The Tides Oyster Co & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, which has been cited seven times.
The Tides Oyster Co & Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler overnight raw beef burger (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); mahi (44F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw beef burger (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); mahi (44F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holders at bar soiled with slime build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark like mold substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at wait station reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Still rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Needs more time. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator can't login site. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Operator paid for training but having difficulty accessing material to send to employees will contact customer service for further assistance. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Not observed. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath side door that leads to outside of building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Gap still there. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Purchased weather strip just need to be attached. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Still rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Needs more time. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator can't login site. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath side door that leads to outside of building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Gap still there. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Still rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 live flying insects around bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed 15 live flying insects during callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: License still expired. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator can't login site. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath side door that leads to outside of building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Gap still there. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Still rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 7 live flying insects around bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink for ice near salad bar cooler.
31A-11-4
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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling leaks throughout building from rain.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler station in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath side door that leads to outside of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's and women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen soiled.
22-16-4
33
Feb 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to placed on warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Unable to license, operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Unable to license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Unable to license because of paint coming up off of floor in front of 3 compartment sink. Will be back on Wednesday to reinspect floor. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and back wear washing area observed unsealed concrete with peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Operator is going to paint floor tomorrow and inspector will come back on Wednesday. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to placed on warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Unable to license, operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Unable to license. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen with damage and missing drywall. Wall by ice machine located by back door to porch in disrepair. Also, observed hole in ceiling and water damage around light fixture in back ware washing area. Also, ceiling damage in dry storage with alcohol. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Operator needs more time to repair, several items have been repaired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and back wear washing area observed unsealed concrete with peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to placed on warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Unable to license, operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen with damage and missing drywall. Wall by ice machine located by back door to porch in disrepair. Also, observed hole in ceiling and water damage around light fixture in back ware washing area. Also, ceiling damage in dry storage with alcohol. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and back wear washing area observed unsealed concrete with peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Operator needs more time to make changes. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink is leaking onto ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Sep 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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 soup (58F - Cooling); beans (44F - Cooling); butter (45F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Person in charge states cooling over night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk in soup (58F - Cooling); beans (44F - Cooling); butter (45F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cooling). Person in charge states cooling over night
01B-36-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to placed on warning. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw beef stored over open package of cheese sticks in reach in freezer in back storage room Person in charge began rearranging Also, raw shell eggs stored over horseradish in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler observed 1 pan of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose by outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of Both ice machines Cook top grill on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilizes chlorine for dishwasher, only able to provide pool chlorine test strips.
16-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in breading used as a scoop. Drink cup used as a scoop in sugar container at wait station Operator removed bowl and cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. AC room by server area has standing water. Also, standing water observed in bar area under triple sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler a bucket of boiled eggs and pickles on floor. Operator moved both buckets **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a large amount of trash outside dumpster Also discarded construction material discarded in dumpster enclosure Also lid of outside grease container open
33-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen with damage and missing drywall. Wall by ice machine located by back door to porch in disrepair. Also, observed hole in ceiling and water damage around light fixture in back ware washing area. Also, ceiling damage in dry storage with alcohol. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer in bar area
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Shelf behind bar holding glasses with debris buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to kitchen Back door by AC unit missing self closer. Also, light visible under door closest to kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and back wear washing area observed unsealed concrete with peeling paint. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink is leaking onto ground. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler observed 1 pan of tuna thawed with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced
06-09-1
19
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Owner states she has put in for a change of ownership with the State. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired in Feb 24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Time extended to train. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cucumber without wearing gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, I pack of sliced provolone cheese and one container of diced green onions have mold-like substance on them. Operator discarded both items.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/23. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting cucumber without wearing gloves. Employee discarded cucumber.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand washing sink across from kitchen. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed operator document.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Across from cook line, inside of both reach-in cooler has food debris. Behind bar, bottom of beer keg cooler has liquid accumulation. At server station, inside of reach-in cooler has debris buildup. By back entrance, ice plate in ice machine has mold-like substance. In liquor storage area, ice plate in ice machine has mold-like substance. At soda station by kitchen entrance, soda nozzles have mold-like substance buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By server station, cup in bulk container of sugar used as scoop. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All receptacles uncovered in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen next to reach-in cooler, employee keys and phone. Employee moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line broken. Door falling off on reach-in cooler at server station
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In dish area, 1 back door has gaps on side of door and under door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen next to cook line, tiles cracked and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, bucket of pickles stored on floor. Operator moved pickles to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By hand washing sink across from kitchen, bottom portion of wall missing tile.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in dish area has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator unable to locate last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line has debris buildup. Gaskets on walk-in cooler has mold-like substance. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line have mold-like substance. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in server station has debris buildup. Behind bar, soda gun holder has mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors to kitchen not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet, box of paper napkins stored on floor. Employee moved napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind bar, reach-in cooler has standing water in bottom of cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, raw shucked oysters sitting on shelf uncovered. Operator covered oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In walk-in cooler, container of thawed fish still in sealed bags. Operator opened bags of fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors throughout kitchen Floors in liquor storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fryer has grease buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In walk-in cooler, wet wiping cloth on bottom rack. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
14
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near handwash sink in front entrance of kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 6/1/22. Operator is currently on open warning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink observed sprayer hanging below rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed baked potatoes sitting on cook line (81F). Employee stated potatoes were left from prior night and discarded potatoes during inspection. In reach-in cooler at front entrance of kitchen observed, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) and ambient temp 45F. Operator stated items had been left in cooler over night and discarded items during inspection. In walk-in cooler observed, blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ambient temp (40F - Cold Holding); raw oyster (46F - Cold Holding); raw oyster (45F - Cold Holding) rice (46F - Cold Holding ); beans (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler over night and began segregating items during inspection to discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front entrance of kitchen observed, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) and ambient temp 45F. Operator stated items had been left in cooler over night and discarded items during inspection. In walk-in cooler observed, blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ambient temp (40F - Cold Holding); raw oyster (46F - Cold Holding); raw oyster (45F - Cold Holding) rice (46F - Cold Holding ); beans (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler over night and began segregating items during inspection to discard.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed three compartment sink threaded faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tuna with creased dents along rim. Operator segregated cans during inspection. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Felicia Allen certificate expired 6/21/22. Operator is currently on open warning. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at front kitchen entrance. Operator stocked towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for burgers and steaks on menu or posted in a place easily viewed by all customers. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sinks in kitchen with water at 75F. Operator was able to fix and observed at 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in both large ice machines with mold-like substance buildup on drop plates. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler on cook line with food debris staining. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in dish area with uneven and Sheetrock exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two cans of tuna with creased dents along rim not segregated. Operator segregated cans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler under steamer torn. Observed microwave door with crack across corner.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps in both back doors in dish area leading outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In AC storage room observed heavy debris buildup on entire floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles observed missing or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk-in cooler floor lifting from base. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs uncovered over reach-in cooler at front kitchen entrance and in dish area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of fryers with grease buildup. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers with food debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both exterior doors leading from dish area not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area observed unsealed concrete and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-02-5
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Certified Food Manager FELICIA ALLEN 6/21/22. Note. No other Certified Food Manager available. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : by bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling by Dish machine unfinished. Work in progress.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on air conditioning grill in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding around Dish machine line. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Significant Standing water on floor in air conditioning room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Loose flooring in walk in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing self closing mechanism on side door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tides Oyster Co & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill.
How does The Tides Oyster Co & Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
The Tides Oyster Co & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has The Tides Oyster Co & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Tides Oyster Co & Grill 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 Tides Oyster Co & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tides Oyster Co & Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.
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