St. Augustine, St. Johns County

ST GEORGE TAVERN

116 ST GEORGE ST A, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3610

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 7, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24559573

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Tall; ham, turkey, roast beef, bologna 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, burgers 51F, tomatoes 44F, sauerkraut 47F, Mac salad 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24559575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Tall; ham, turkey, roast beef, bologna 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, burgers 51F, tomatoes 44F, sauerkraut 47F, Mac salad 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24559572

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer s soiled underneath blade.

22-20-5

Detail 24559574

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 24559571

Basic - Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of spatula.

23-03-4

Detail 24559570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans dusty in tall reach in cooler. Gaskets are torn on tall reach in cooler.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24305468

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24305469

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bins on 3rd has black mold like substance inside. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24305470

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 23808135

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 chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.

01B-02-5

Detail 23808136

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler since yesterday; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23808139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Macaroni salad 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23808137

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by slicer. Person in charge removed slicer. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23808143

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink had clean lids in it. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23808142

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 23808138

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23808141

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin is soiled.

10-20-4

Detail 23808140

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cart. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 23394194

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23394196

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. Observed chili prepared prior day per person in charge (50F - Cooling). Chili in deep stock pot covered with wax paper. See stop sale.

35A-23-4

Detail 23394197

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on top of reach in freezer and inside reach in freezer gaskets. Person in charge cleaned gaskets and top of reach in freezer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23394199

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. Observed milk opened two days prior to inspection per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23394198

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.

53A-02-7

Detail 23394193

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager training for current employees. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23394195

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sliding door cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled with roach excrement.

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22817555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of fill line in cooler; butter 50F; ( - Cold Holding) Person in charge placed butter inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22817554

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in back has slight mold accumulation. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22817556

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In locked dry storage.

10-17-4

Detail 22817553

Basic - In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under warmer. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22817552

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cups in tzatziki sauce and 1000 isle dressing. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22442424

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22442430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22442428

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. Creamer in cooler behind bar not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22442425

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on ice plate.

14-01-5

Detail 22442426

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in horseradish. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22442429

Basic - In-use knife/knives/spatula stored under equipment or in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under grill. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 22442423

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoon on dusty rack. Person in charge removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22442422

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both beer coolers have standing water in them.

21-38-4

Detail 22442427

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge picked up and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21956443

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; raw beef over hamburger buns. Person in charge moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21956442

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door; macaroni salad 52F, beef ground 46F, beef, top round 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21956439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door; macaroni salad 52F, beef ground 46F, beef, top round 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21956438

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris

53B-01-5

Detail 21956440

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 proof of any training. Warning

41-04-4

Detail 21956441

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug spray in bar area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21956445

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop dressings. Person in charge removed cups. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21956437

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, no covered trash can.

36-01-4

Detail 21956444

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor is soiled on cookline.

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21658317

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin in back storage soiled with black/green mold like substance.

22-08-4

Detail 21658318

Basic - Interior of flat top griddle has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21658320

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) double door reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) hood filters above flat top griddle soiled with grease.

22-16-4

Detail 21658319

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1) double door reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

14-33-4

Detail 21658321

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21371673

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. Establishment has no plans on file and no record of historical plans. Establishment has triple sink designated as their hand washing station and a small bar triple sink for Dish washing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Establishment needs time to submit plans. 60 day extension granted by LS. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-20: Establishment states they submitted plans with DBPR. Plan review has not received plans as of this inspection. Admin Complaint

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21206626

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. Establishment has no plans on file and no record of historical plans. Establishment has triple sink designated as their hand washing station and a small bar triple sink for Dish washing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Establishment needs time to submit plans. 60 day extension granted by LS. Time Extended

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 21092176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef au jus (97F - Hot Holding) person in charge placed on stove to reheat to 165F Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21092170

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near mop sink out back door missing vacuum breaker. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21092175

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small hand washing sink in between two bowl sink had food container lids stored inside. Person in charge removed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21092174

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. Establishment has no plans on file and no record of historical plans. Establishment has triple sink designated as their hand washing station and a small bar triple sink for Dish washing. Warning

27-11-4

Detail 21092172

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Mop sink out back door without running water. Establishment locks mops sink to prevent non employee use. Person in charge unlocked and turned valves in. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21092171

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag and box stored on floor in closet. Person in charge placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21092173

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. I've and griddle heavily soiled with grease and food debris.

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 20593758

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink outside of back door has no knobs to turn water on/off. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: 7 day extension granted. They were working on it during callback. Time Extended

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20433966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table above fill line; cheese 45° ( - Cold Holding). Cheese placed inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20433963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris. Person in charge cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20433965

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grater is hand washing sink. Person in charge removed Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 20433964

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink outside of back door has no knobs to turn water on/off. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20433967

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping clothes on grill line. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site