The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store)
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Displayed yogurt, granola, grapes and salsa not covered.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and 1/2 and 1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance in it.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks, spoons and plates not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Case of cup on floor.
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer have ice buildup.
14-69-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for food employees hired over 60 days per person in charge.
53B-01-5
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bowl of cream cheese and bowl of butter kept on time at buffet, placed back into reach in cooler when breakfast ended. Immediately discussed with person in charge. Employee disposed of time controls butter and cream cheese.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg and cheese biscuits left on counter for 30 mins per person in charge (67F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed bowl of cream cheese and bowl of butter kept on time at buffet, placed back into reach in cooler when breakfast ended. Immediately discussed with person in charge. Employee disposed of time controls butter and cream cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed hot washing dish machine in kitchen without independent measurement device.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge added soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen filled with clear liquid. Person in charge removed from kitchen and added common name label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
37
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed license stilled expired 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage and egg sandwich (67F - Cold Holding). Left on counter for one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in refrigerator too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on cold buffet not wrapped.
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Half n half opened previous day per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler for employees whom handle food and have been hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for hot and cold buffet kept on time. Person in charge filled out provided blank time form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed brown sugar, sliced almonds, coconut, chai kept in jars without lids that can be closed while spoons inside food.
08B-04-4
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1) license expired 6/1/2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Establishment license has not been renewed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: License has not been renewed. Person in charge must call DBPR hotline. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) hand washing station in kitchen not accessible, handles on faucet won't turn. Water shut off at turn off knobs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Hand washing sink is on order. Employees are using restroom hand washing station next to kitchen to wash hands. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Hand washing station being delivered today per GM. Employee still using bathroom hand washing station next to kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) no water at all at hand washing station. Establishment has water turned off at shut off valves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Establishment is waiting on hand washing station sink to be delivered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No water at hand washing station. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store)?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store).
How does The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Collector - Luxury Inn & Gardens (General Store) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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