St. Augustine, St. Johns County

FALAFEL QUEENS

1080 PONCE DE LEON, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24446989

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken. Person in charge moved raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24446990

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. Milk opened yesterday not dated marked. Person in charge date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24446991

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used asa scoop in rice. Person in charge pulled container out. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

41-17-4

Detail 24147800

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray filled with purple liquid missing label. Person in charge added label. Corrected On-Site

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-02-4

Detail 23793222

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped forks, spoons, knifes lying flat in storage containers. Discussed with person in charge.

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23128184

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above microwave showing signs of water damage.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22606018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards on front line stained with food debris.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22284121

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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22284122

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed beef cooked to order without consumer advisory. Provided paper copy and person in charge placed on wall. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21767904

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

22-02-4

Detail 21767900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip-top cooler and prep table stained with food debris Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21767899

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21767902

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn

08B-38-4

Detail 21767903

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by bathroom.

22-08-4

Detail 21767901

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21767905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) hood filters soiled with grease.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21171291

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats stored above ready to eat items in reach in freezer. Items not in manufacture packaging. Person in charge moved meats. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21171290

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 21171289

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station in back kitchen missing sign. Provided to person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 20763239

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20763238

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in dried beans. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-08-5

Detail 20341957

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over falafel. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20341956

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.

40-06-5

Detail 20341958

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items sitting by grill. Person in charge moved. Corrected On-Site