The Perch

854 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Perch appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator paid fee before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half gallon of milk not date marked opened more than a week ago per operator. See stop sale

01B-13-4

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 gallon of milk opened more than a week ago per operator no date mark.

02C-03-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Discussed with person in charge

50-17-3

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

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler in back storage area, coconut curry dated for 10/18. Today is 10/27.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back of building, missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

11-27-4

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. Two employees hired more than 60 days have no proof of training. **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathrooms not equipped with self closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen under prep counter, case of pumpkin filling and bulk container of flour stored on floor. Operator moved both off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.

33-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door leading outside is missing self closer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Perch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Perch on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Perch?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Perch.

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

The Perch most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The Perch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Perch have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Perch 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 Perch inspected?

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

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