The Kenwood Inn
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
The Kenwood Inn has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting The Kenwood Inn on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk 49F, butter 51F, gravy 49F, cream cheese 51F, salmon 47F, bacon 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Cheese, milk, cream cheese 47F, 1/2&1/2 49F, butter, sausage 48F. Per person in charge temperature was 38F this morning. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk 49F, butter 51F, gravy 49F, cream cheese 51F, salmon 47F, bacon 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Cheese, milk, cream cheese 47F, 1/2&1/2 49F, butter, sausage 48F. Per person in charge temperature on outside was 38F this morning. Now it's 54F. Could not determine if food was in cooler 4+ hours. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerator is 50F and not keeping food cold. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Refrigerator is 54F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
70
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk 49F, butter 51F, gravy 49F, cream cheese 51F, salmon 47F, bacon 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Milk 49F, butter 51F, gravy 49F, cream cheese 51F, salmon 47F, bacon 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerator is 50F and not keeping food cold.
14-74-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled in cabinet.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves are soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
22-08-4
61
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station missing sign emailed person in charge sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor new reach in freezers.
08B-38-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file for food service. Observed hand washing station in adjacent room from kitchen behind closed door and observed hand washing violations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Operator submitted plans online and is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Plans were submitted and then canceled by plan review due to no communication from operator. Callback was accidentally closed during plan closure, plan review reinstated callback. Advised operator to resubmit plans and comply with the deficiency letter and monitor email for future correspondence with plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Person in charge has been conversing with plan review and needs more time to enact changes asked by plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Plans approved from plan review. Establishment is still under construction/renovation. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file for food service. Observed hand washing station in adjacent room from kitchen behind closed door and observed hand washing violations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Operator submitted plans online and is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Plans were submitted and then canceled by plan review due to no communication from operator. Callback was accidentally closed during plan closure, plan review reinstated callback. Advised operator to resubmit plans and comply with the deficiency letter and monitor email for future correspondence with plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Person in charge has been conversing with plan review and needs more time to enact changes asked by plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file for food service. Observed hand washing station in adjacent room from kitchen behind closed door and observed hand washing violations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Operator submitted plans online and is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Plans were submitted and then canceled by plan review due to no communication from operator. Callback was accidentally closed during plan closure, plan review reinstated callback. Advised operator to resubmit plans and comply with the deficiency letter and monitor email for future correspondence with plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file for food service. Observed hand washing station in adjacent room from kitchen behind closed door and observed hand washing violations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Operator submitted plans online and is waiting on plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Food employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up sanitized clean dishes or utensils. Observed employee place dirty dishes inside triple sink and start polishing cleaned and sanitized utensils without handwashing. Discussed with employee.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by closed door and laundry.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no plans on file for food service. Observed hand washing station in adjacent room from kitchen behind closed door and observed hand washing violations. **Warning**
51-16-7
70
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
90
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kenwood Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Kenwood Inn on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does The Kenwood Inn compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Kenwood Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Kenwood Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Kenwood Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Kenwood 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 Kenwood Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Kenwood Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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