The White Room

1 King St Unit 209, St. Augustine, FL 32084

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The White Room appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib missing on house next to dish machine.

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked chicken. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Middle chest freezer has ice buildup inside.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cheese cooler has mold gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut tomatoes in reach in cooler missing date mark. Person in charge placed date mark from Sunday. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed non food contact side of mixer soiled with grease and food debris.

23-03-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 7lb can of cranberry sauce dented on side and seam. Observed 4 7lb cans of baked beans with rust on bottom/top lids and seams.

01B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor under first floor ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in reach in coolers in kitchen.

12B-13-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Missing training for some staff.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with the last Date sold.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between wall and stove. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates not all inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food prepared previous day not date marked. Person in charge applied date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Gaskets on bar cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink. Person in charge inverted and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The White Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The White Room on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The White Room?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The White Room.

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

The White Room most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The White Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The White Room have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The White Room 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 White Room inspected?

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

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