St. Augustine, St. Johns County

BEN AND JERRYS

128 SAINT GEORGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 4, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-22-4

Detail 23849775

Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed triple sink in kitchen blocked and not accessible to employees. Observed portable triple sink with no permanent plumbing. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23849774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended Operator is expecting repairs to start this month. Needs more time for completion. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23849773

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended Operator is expecting repairs to start this month. Needs more time for completion. Warning

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23850184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Cited on routine inspection conducted on 7/2/25 Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23850183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Cited on routine inspection 7/2/25 Time Extended

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23795881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23795882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Operator needs more time for repairs to be completed Time Extended

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23654899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23654900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Operator is waiting on permits through the city to start repairs. Time Extended

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23640188

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand by triple sink blocked by drying sheet pan. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23640189

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hallway wall vent soiled with dust.

35B-01-4

Detail 23640185

Basic - Floor has a hole that opens to the outside. Observed hole in tile and subfloor that extended to dirt ground under building. Establisment has a loose fitting piece of wood on top. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23640187

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor near triple sink and hand washing station in kitchen. Person in charge has a temporary nonsealed piece of wood covering hole. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23640186

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large amount of ice build up in walk-in freezer.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22727224

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects near mop bucket in back kitchen.

29-42-4

Detail 22727220

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed sink with attached y-splitter missing vacuum breaker on both sides. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22727225

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

53B-09-4

Detail 22727221

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food handler training certifications are photo copies. Discussed with person in charge.

36-34-5

Detail 22727218

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above walk-in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.

32-12-5

Detail 22727222

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom missing covered waste receptacle.

14-69-4

Detail 22727223

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk-in freezer and ice cream freezers

23-03-4

Detail 22727219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22727226

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored I mop bucket with visible moisture.

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21759468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted waffle batter - has dairy and eggs (71F - Cold Holding) discussed time as a public health control.

29-34-4

Detail 21759464

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Sink on front line has added y splitter with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.

11-27-4

Detail 21759470

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

53A-01-7

Detail 21759463

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training of a current employee Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21759465

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station by triple sink missing paper towels.

11-26-1

Detail 21759462

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 21759467

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. No proof of training of some employees hired over 60 days.

41-17-4

Detail 21759469

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at mop sink with yellow chemicals.

50-09-4

Detail 21759471

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2020

14-71-4

Detail 21759472

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair ice cream cooler cabinets doors.

23-03-4

Detail 21759466

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass door reach in cooler gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Jun 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21001686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station sink in kitchen used to dry dishes. Manager moved dishes from hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21001687

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM certificate available. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21001685

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. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21001684

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main reach in freezer has build up of ice.

42-01-4

Detail 21001683

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop sink. Repeat Violation