Tradewinds Tropical Lounge

124 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tradewinds Tropical Lounge six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Tradewinds Tropical Lounge scores about where you'd expect for a St. Augustine restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Matthew Morrison's certificate expired 10.25. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks are not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has soda tubes coming into it. Black mold like substance on the tubes and at bottom of tubes.

22-20-5

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No self hinged lids on chicken and rice ate self sere buffet. Currently food is in crock pots. **Warning**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used containers in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 2.23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Still no training. Employees do not have training. **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 2.23. **Warning**

53B-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tradewinds Tropical Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tradewinds Tropical Lounge on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tradewinds Tropical Lounge compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Tradewinds Tropical Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Tradewinds Tropical Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tradewinds Tropical Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tradewinds Tropical Lounge 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 Tradewinds Tropical Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tradewinds Tropical Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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