The Flagler Inn

2700 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Flagler Inn has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so The Flagler Inn is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door reach in cooler: butter (50F - Cold Holding). Door gets left open by guests. Person in charge closed door and turned cooler down.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge added paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge added soap to hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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 procedures for time control. Emailed person in charge blank time control paper work. Person in charge filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

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. Observed one food employee hired over 60 days missing proof of training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at front counter. Person in charge inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid left open in parking lot.

33-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on both refrigerators soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) bagged egg (61F - Cold Holding) left on cart in kitchen. Person in charge placed in cooler. 2) front counter reach in cooler: milk (47F - Cold Holding) discussed time as a public health control.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen not stocked with paper towels. Person in charge added towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food safe sanitizer available onsite. Person in charge went to store next door to buy bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

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. Some employees handling food do not have proof of food handler training.

53B-13-5

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. Half n half in refrigerator not date marked.

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bread cabinet shelves soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of sausages in kitchen hand washing station sink. Person in charge removed back of sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Front counters and walls soiled with food debris. 2) gaskets on refrigerators in kitchen soiled with debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the front counter soiled with debris.

36-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Flagler Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Flagler Inn on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Flagler Inn?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Flagler Inn.

How does The Flagler Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

The Flagler Inn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The Flagler Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Flagler Inn 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 Flagler Inn 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 Flagler Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Flagler Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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