The Commander's Shellfish Camp
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
100
Score
The Commander's Shellfish Camp has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting The Commander's Shellfish Camp on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Front counter display case ambient oyster air 44-47F Cold Holding. Oysters in plastic containers on top of ice in a refrigerator display case. Person in charge had oysters placed in metal and buried in ice. walk-in cooler ambient air oyster 44F Cold Holding, Walk-in cooler in back building ambient air oysters 44F Cold Holding. Oysters are near the doors in the walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee move oysters into colder parts of walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottles of water on flip-top cooler. Employee dispose of water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager on cook line near food without beard guard. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
13-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near cook line used as dump sink for ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed small clear plastic chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid hanging on hand washing station by prep table missing common named label.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of ovens on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like substance on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelves in kitchen. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates above cookline not inverted.
25-06-4
74
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In salad cooler; Ranch, blue cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is hanging below rim.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad cooler; Ranch, blue cheese 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Newer employees missing training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles. I at front and 1 in back. Person in charge labeled both. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gator thawing in standing water. Person in charge turned faucet on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both Ice bin have black like mold substance on it. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
47
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area observed can of plum tomatoes with creased dent near seam. Operator segregated can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
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 milk in walk-in cooler without date label. Operator dated milk with correct date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler across from stove with food debris stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On chemical shelf observed spray bottle without a label. Near chemical shelf observed larger sprayer without label. Operator discarded bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area observed bulk container of flour without label. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed right unisex bathroom at outdoor bar without lid on trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on standing reach-in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stack of aluminum pans stored not inverted on cook line. Observed stack of aluminum pan lids near office stored not inverted. Operator turned stacks over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added an outside bar. Currently serving bottle beer. Need to submit to plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Plans were submitted 12.15. Extended 60 days per RP. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Commander's Shellfish Camp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Commander's Shellfish Camp on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Commander's Shellfish Camp?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Commander's Shellfish Camp.
How does The Commander's Shellfish Camp compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Commander's Shellfish Camp most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Commander's Shellfish Camp's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Commander's Shellfish Camp have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Commander's Shellfish Camp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Commander's Shellfish Camp inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Commander's Shellfish Camp is inspected around three times per year on average.
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