The Hemingway House

54 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Hemingway House has five inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so The Hemingway House trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no current food managers for establishment. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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 proof of food handler training for food employees hired more than 60 days. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor of storage room. Person in charge moved water off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) ceiling in kitchen damaged from room above. Person in charge has contractors schedule. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hemingway House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hemingway House on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Hemingway House compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

The Hemingway House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The Hemingway House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Hemingway House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Hemingway House 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 Hemingway House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hemingway House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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