BOATHOUSE ST AUGUSTINE

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Several people began work without washing their hands first. Addressed and they washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line; Shrimp, grouper, calamari, gator 48F In 2nd reach in cooler; Sausage, lobster 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Salad; feta 45F, butter 57F, crab 44F; ( - Cold Holding). All items placed on time control. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked with last date sold. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in back prep room is not working. Needs to be repaired. Warning

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 certificates expired 10/25. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back prep room does not have hot or cold water.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 reach in cooler has a black/grooved board.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles are missing and there are deep grooves in between them in kitchen and dish area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; food on floor.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor in back area. Person in charge picked up and moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment has mop sink but not using mop sink. It is blocked off by boxes and equipment. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In two reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge cleaned out. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen and dish room as unsealed concrete.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in back prep kitchen. Observed two live flying insects in main kitchen near back door. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects trapped in control devices in between prep kitchen and main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed one flying insect in dish pit. Observed approximately 50 flying insects around fly trap outside restaurant near back door. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Observed large pool of waste water pooling near prep kitchen and ice machine creating a sanitary nuisance and attracting flying insects. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed dish machine plumbing fixed. Observed double sink next to dish machine leaking. Observed waste water puddle outback of restaurant still there. Person in charge had plumber check out drain. Observed clear water flowing from floor drain in outback concrete pad. Water flow rate stopped during inspection person in charge called plumber. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed dish machine plumbing fixed. Observed double sink next to dish machine leaking. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer and rinse aid hoses mixed up. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge flushed dish machine and fixed hoses. Did not retest dish machine due to waste water draining onto floor. Warning

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at salad station drink and not change gloves and wash hands. Discussed with employee. Employee went to wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food contact containers ran through dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 200ppm quat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in back prep kitchen. Observed two live flying insects in main kitchen near back door. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects trapped in control devices in between prep kitchen and main kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Observed large pool of waste water pooling near prep kitchen and ice machine creating a sanitary nuisance and attracting flying insects. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in kitchen out of order. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started organizing tags Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags stored in kitchen missing last date served. Person in charge started adding dates. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards soiled with black/green mold like substance and food stains.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep tables on cook line. Person in charge had employees remove drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed salad station employee drinking from open container. Immediately discussed with employee and they moved drink outside of food prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water collecting in broken tiles on floor in several places within kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles in kitchen missing and or broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed main kitchen back door plastic cracked.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed all waste water from dish machine draining onto floor after every cycle. Person in charge immediately called plumber and ceased use of dish machine. Warning

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/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Operator needs more time to submit plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Operator is submitting plans within the next few days. Operator was waiting for equipment. Time Extended

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/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Operator needs more time to submit plans. Time Extended

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on floor next to mop sink in chemical closet next to back door. Person in charge has done renovations to closet and believes they are old. Person in charge cleaned and removed all rodent droppings from floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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/. Observed sushi bar added where drink station was. If looking at plans from 2022 number 40 tea station was replaced with flip-top reach in cooler and cutting board for sushi making. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish washing area due to missing tiles.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in dish area cracked and missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle at bar inside ice. Person in charge removed from ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven handles and on tilt skillet handles. Person in charge removed all tongs.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed ice scoops for outside ice machine left outside with leaves gathering on scoop. Person in charge removed scoop and placed it in ware washing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and door on fry station cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Middle cooler; pasta 50F, Parmesan 53F, feta 46F, cheese 48F, lettuce 53F, milk 46F, ; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags are missing last date sold on them.

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. Establishment is missing recently hired staffs certificates.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses are wet nesting.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage has debris on it.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line, dish and server line are cracked and missing holding water in floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oysters on floor. Person in charge moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. Person in charge moved to dish. Corrective Action Taken

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 in breader. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under board at end of line.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Co2 tank by back door not secured.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several coolers have black mold like substance on them in several coolers. Flour/breader containers are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of fish cooler. Water in bottom of middle cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breader flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Water has been shut off to mop sink, person in charge states drain is clogged at mop sink. No other functioning mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-16: Operator needs more time to fix sink. Person in charge states has work order in. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In prep area, observed 10 flying insects. In main kitchen observed 5 flying insects. In bar area observed 3 flying insects. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats on shelf at make top 70F, person in charge not sure how long they have been out of temperature, discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats on shelf at make top 70F, person in charge not sure how long they have been out of temperature, discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese grits at hot holding station 110, person in charge reheated to 171F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Also glass stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers eggs Benedict, ahi tuna, poke bowls,undercooked with no disclosure on the menu. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink by back door. Also missing in bar hand wash sink and server hand wash sink by bar. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. At mop sink water has been turned off.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in server station with dust buildup.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of breading on the floor by bag in box soda station. Also observed tray of drink mixes on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed three ice buckets and shovel stored on ground outside in front of ice machine, person in charge moved during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Water has been shut off to mop sink, person in charge states drain is clogged at mop sink. No other functioning mop sink. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on fan in fish walk in cooler.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At back door, self closing mechanism disconnected.

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed cases of purchased shells in storage area, person in charge states they utilize to serve scallops in.

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time needed to train. Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grill make; cheese, cream cheese, goat cheese 47°; ( - Cold Holding) Make #1; soft shell crab 52°; ( - Cold Holding) Make #2; chicken, shrimp, coconut shrimp, pork/tuna, grouper 57°; ( - Cold Holding) All items in coolers overnight. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill make; cheese, cream cheese, goat cheese 47°; ( - Cold Holding) Make #1; soft shell crab 52°; ( - Cold Holding) Make #2; chicken, shrimp, coconut shrimp, pork/tuna, grouper 57°; ( - Cold Holding) All items in coolers overnight. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits, mashed potatoes, green beans 123°, all reheated to proper temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All make tables have dirty gaskets. Person in charge had all gaskets cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Establishment uses smoker to prepare pork chops and salmon on. Room is not enclosed and is wide open to the elements. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Crab on walk in freezer floor. Also, in dry storage area breading on floor. Person in charge picked up to store properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside walk in freezer has ice buildup. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops on dirty outdoor ice machine. Warning