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The Kookaburra

647 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Kookaburra stretching back to 2022. The Kookaburra was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half and half at front counter no time stamp.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half front counter no time stamp.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured back kitchen area under counter. Operator secured with rope. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on ceiling back kitchen area dust build up. Exterior of ice machine under to go window soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
15
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever stored on shelf above coffee prep area in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored in hand washing sink located by back door of kitchen. Person in charge removed the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin located in back kitchen has has accumulation of debris and black buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 containers under kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outdoor unisex public restroom has uncovered waste receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on coffee prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen has accumulation of debris and dust
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand washing sink in outside storage room by ice machine has disconnected plumbing. Person in charge began trying to reconnect PVC pipe. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Kookaburra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Kookaburra on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Kookaburra?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Kookaburra.

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

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

Has The Kookaburra's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Kookaburra have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Kookaburra 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 Kookaburra inspected?

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

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