Voco
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
Voco appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked potatoes wrapped in plastic wrap with a date mark 2/17. Person in charge stated they reused plastic wrap and the label is the wrong date. Person in charge added correct date mark. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (69F - Cold Holding); ambient air raw shell eggs (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter for less than two hours per food employee. Discussed with food employee and they placed product back in reach in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food chute for enclosed fryer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of plastic wrap per food employee.
25-32-4
64
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator unclogged machine during inspection sanitizer 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service coffee filters not properly protected. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Dishwasher still not operational. Operator is currently using triple sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Soda gun behind bar area soiled.
23-03-4
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At back of seating area small staff room with coffee maker, juice and drink machines, storage for single service items and dry goods. Observed no hand wash sink in close proximity. Room not showed on current plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Triple sink in bar area is a combined 4 bay sink. Discussed with operator adding partition and separate faucet for hand sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemicals stored next to coffee filters on bottom shelf in cafe kitchen by juice machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wrapped in plastic wrap on top shelf over ready to eat food in reach in freezer. Also raw shell eggs stored next to bread on bottom shelf in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying in 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 63F and raw bacon at 57F on prep table in kitchen. Employee stated items out for approximately 15 minutes. Employee discarded eggs and returned bacon to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At back of seating area small staff room with coffee maker, juice and drink machines, storage for single service items and dry goods. Observed no hand wash sink in close proximity. Room not showed on current plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coffee filters on counter in small cafe kitchen located in back of dining room uncovered.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil stored on floor in storage are in back of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Amana xpress oven has debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and filters over grill has debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of unwashed mushrooms over shredded cheese in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in water.
42-01-4
30
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine has been added to kitchen. Mop sink is located in laundry room. Bar has been added in lobby with triple sink, ice machine. Not indicated on plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Establishment is working will plan review to add bar to plans. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mozzarella dated 9/7. Bread pudding dated 9/3.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment due to only one available expired. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels from hand wash sink in kitchen and at bar. Also missing hand wash sign from front bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishmachine has been added to kitchen. Mop sink is located in laundry room. Bar has been added in lobby with triple sink, ice machine. Not indicated on plan review. **Warning**
51-14-7
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to all expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds breakfast items on time. Unable to provide paperwork during inspection. Emailed to operator during inspection.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with yellow chemical unlabeled at bar. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
47
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Establishment does not have any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time needed to train staff. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Establishment still unable to prove they have training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen lacks pressure to wash hands with. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Hand washing sink does not have pressure. **Time Extended**
27-19-4
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. Establishment does not have any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time needed to train staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink does not have hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Hand washing sink still does not have hot water. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
74
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up on wall by kitchen air handler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: At callback: time needed to comply violation. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Voco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Voco on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Voco?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Voco.
How does Voco compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Voco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Voco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Voco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Voco 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 Voco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Voco is inspected around five times per year on average.
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