The Original Cafe Eleven
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, The Original Cafe Eleven has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dair expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Not observed. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter near drink machine wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Not observed. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Not observed. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Not observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Still rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 Dented can of black olives.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 30 live flying insects near beer station behind bar. 2 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table pan in kitchen. Operator reheated all food items to proper temperatures. rice (90F-171 - Hot Holding); vegetable soup (101F-180- Hot Holding); tomato bisque (94F-201- Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dair expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter near drink machine wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut fruit. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted.
14-17-4
32
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves closest to grill station shelves rust pitted.
14-33-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and tomatoes stored over ready to eat container of mashed potatoes. Operator re organized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
67
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of canned corn dated 10-13-24. Operator discarded container of corn.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 container of sprouts temperature at 60F. Employee stated that sprouts were in cooler over night. Employee discarded sprouts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts in reach in cooler overnight per employee 60F. Sprouts discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in kitchen by double doors, blocked by a trash can. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed milk in reach in cooler behind bar, milk not dated. Employee stated milk was opened Sunday around 10:00.
02C-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with water dripping from ceiling onto unwashed fruit.
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks outside by beer cooler not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. One employee drink on top of counter on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic containers broken on the corners.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of pineapples and melons in walk in cooler exposed to drip from ceiling. Box moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans of drinks stored on floor behind bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can rack with debris buildup. Also observed on exterior of broiler has grease buildup. Observed interior of ovens with debris buildup buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic bottle of soy bean oil on cook line over reach in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. On cook line, tuna salad date marked 4/24/24. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, Reach in cooler used for coffee cream and milk, milk (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states they brought from small Reach in cooler at font counter at approximately 8:00 AM. Also stated they had been in and out of cooler during rush. Ambient temperature reads 42.7F. Operator moved to walk in cooler, milk and cream retemp 45 min lapse 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On make line, above flip top salad cooler, febreeze and powder supplements stored above line.
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler, potatoes(50F - Cooling); pasta salad (67F - Cooling ). Items weee stored in large, deep, covered containers to cool and stacked on top of each other. Operator state's potatoes were cooked last night at 6PM. Also, operator states pasta salad was made last night at 6PM, states both items were in cooler overnight.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen large trash can blocking access to hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed tomatoes store over ready to eat hummus.
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front service counter, reach in freezer (smoothie freezer) gasket is torn and in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On make line, behind flip top salad cooler, wall is soiled. In kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles are soiled with debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, underneath flat top grill is soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers in establishment have soiled gaskets and food debris buildup on door interior.
22-16-4
27
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to grill, sausage gravy (126F - Hot Holding) reheated to 140F; ; cooked potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) reheated to 176F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. On prep counter across from grill, bowl of pancake mix not properly time marked. Employee time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. In roll top cooler next to grill, half n half opened more than 24 hours ago per employee not date marked. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In roll top cooler next to grill, soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the cook line, ceiling vents soiled with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook line, food buildup on floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, multiple tiles cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk-in freezer located inside walk-in cooler has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On back wall counter, toaster has grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, stacks of plastic Togo lids not stored inverted for protection. Employee inverted lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of salsa with creased dent. Operator discarded can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on cook line. Observed one flying insect near ice machine.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on cook line observed bag of cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) with half of bag above fill line. Operator stated lettuce was placed in cooler ten minutes prior to temperature and lowered level of lettuce below fill line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 plan for cleanup available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind front counter observed handwash sink with ice in bottom of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test kit available.
16-37-1
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice machine drop plate. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer on shelves, floor and food containers.
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Behind front counter observed clean spoons and plastic ware not stored to protect food contact surface. Employees began rearranging during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
35
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Cafe Eleven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Cafe Eleven on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Cafe Eleven?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Cafe Eleven.
How does The Original Cafe Eleven compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Original Cafe Eleven most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Original Cafe Eleven's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Cafe Eleven have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Cafe Eleven 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 Original Cafe Eleven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Cafe Eleven is inspected around three times per year on average.
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