St. Augustine, St. Johns County

THE SWEET SPOT

32 SAINT GEORGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 5, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 24123542

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 open gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge add date mark. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24123540

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. Observed no proof of food handler training for employees hired for more than 60 days. Warning

10-04-5

Detail 24123543

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops and tongs used for self service candy display stored in an open air container exposed to environmental contamination and sneezing. Observed scoops and tong soiled. Person in charge washed rinsed and sanitized utensils during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24123541

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed three exterior exits with installed air curtains not turned on. Person in charge turned all air curtains on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 23324937

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand washing after touching cellphones, paper work. Discussed with employee and they washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23324938

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23324930

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400++ppm). Person in charge dumped solution and remade at 100ppm chlorine

53B-10-4

Detail 23324934

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certification for current onsite employee missing information.

36-22-4

Detail 23324931

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in storage closet where food and single service is storage. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23324928

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two case of plastic water bottles on floor in lobby of establishment.

10-04-5

Detail 23324936

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops and tongs used for self service candy display stored in an opening container exposed to environmental contamination and sneezing. Observed scoops and tong soiled. Person in charge washed rinsed and sanitized utensils during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

10-03-4

Detail 23324929

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop dipping well with water turned off. Discussed with person in charge and they turned on water. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23324932

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior side door left open without screen mesh or air curtains.

29-08-4

Detail 23324935

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe from hot water tank in storage closet where food and single service is stored. Person in charge removed food and single service from floors in storage closet. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23324933

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in soiled water inside mop sink

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22229764

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. No proof of food handler for employees onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Person in charge needs more time finishing training. Time Extended

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22193171

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge. Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 22193170

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 53 ants crawling from hand washing station up wall to crack in wall. Person in charge cleaned up and sanitized hand washing station. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22193166

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200++ppm chlorine. Person in charge diluted with water. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22193164

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 two gallons of milk opened previous day at start of opening per person in charge missing date marks. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22193169

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22193163

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. No proof of food handler for employees onsite. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22193167

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

36-64-5

Detail 22193165

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in mop sink and triple sink area near grease trap.

42-01-4

Detail 22193168

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop submerged in water inside mop sink. Discussed with person in charge.

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 21821266

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. New operators. Discussed with operator and gave department website. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment has submitted an application to obtain license. Time Extended From Follow up inspection: Sept 12, 2022 establishment submitted application. Plan review has received and is working on plans. Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 21821262

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing station removed from front area. Establishment only has 1 hand washing station located at the three compartment sink. No hand washing station in front by ice cream coolers or near prep table. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishments has submitted plans to plan review to add hand washing station at front service area to replace removed hand sink. Time Extended From Follow up inspection: Sept 12, 2022 establishment submitted plans. Plan review has received and is working on plans. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21821279

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager certification. Handed out CFM information card. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment needs more time to schedule training for employees. Time Extended From Follow up inspection: Sept 12, 2022 establishments employee failed exam. Employee is rescheduled for another attempt. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21821270

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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 is under new ownership. Hand washing station marked 3 on plans, located to the right when walking in front door removed. Ice cream coolers near this hand washing station also removed. Establishment has no hand washing station in front area by waffle cone prep table. Directed operator to contact plan review for approval on where to add new hand washing station. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishments has submitted plans to plan review to add hand washing station at front service area to replace removed hand sink. Time Extended From Follow up inspection: Sept 12, 2022 establishment submitted plans. Plan review has received and is working on plans. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21821280

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. No proof of employee training. Discussed with operator. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment needs more time to obtain training material for employees. Time Extended From Follow up inspection: No proof of food employee training, establishment needs more time. Time Extended 30 day call back approved by district office RP

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 21821243

High Priority - PrEstablishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. New operators. Discussed with operator and gave department website. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment has submitted an application to obtain license. Time Extendediority: High Priority

51-16-7

Detail 21821249

Intermediate - Priority: 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 is under new ownership. Hand washing station marked 3 on plans, located to the right when walking in front door removed. Ice cream coolers near this hand washing station also removed. Establishment has no hand washing station in front area by waffle cone prep table. Directed operator to contact plan review for approval on where to add new hand washing station. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishments has submitted plans to plan review to add hand washing station at front service area to replace removed hand sink. Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 21821242

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing station removed from front area. Establishment only has 1 hand washing station located at the three compartment sink. No hand washing station in front by ice cream coolers or near prep table. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishments has submitted plans to plan review to add hand washing station at front service area to replace removed hand sink. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21821260

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager certification. Handed out CFM information card. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment needs more time to schedule training for employees. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21821261

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. No proof of employee training. Discussed with operator. Warning From Follow up inspection: Aug 10, 2022 establishment needs more time to obtain training material for employees. Time Extended 30 day called back approved from district office to allow plan review time to respond to operator.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 9Basic: 3Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 21821215

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee was cleaning ice cream equipment then proceeded to wash utensils in three compartment sink then proceeded to touch food contact surfaces by waffle prep table without hand washing. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

50-08-7

Detail 21821201

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. New operators. Discussed with operator and gave department website. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21821199

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed utensil in three compartment sink with no sanitizer step. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21821214

Intermediate - Priority: Basic Observed: Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle sodas stored on ground near three compact sink. Food additive flavored syrups stored on floor in closet. Discussed with operator

31A-04-4

Detail 21821200

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing station removed from front area. Establishment only has 1 hand washing station located at the three compartment sink. No hand washing station in front by ice cream coolers or near prep table. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21821212

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager certification. Handed out CFM information card. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21821217

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available in establishment

31B-02-4

Detail 21821222

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand washing station near triple sink.

51-16-7

Detail 21821211

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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 is under new ownership. Hand washing station marked 3 on plans, located to the right when walking in front door removed. Ice cream coolers near this hand washing station also removed. Establishment has no hand washing station in front area by waffle cone prep table. Directed operator to contact plan review for approval on where to add new hand washing station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21821213

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. No proof of employee training. Discussed with operator. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21821231

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing station near triple sink. Employee added dish soap. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21821233

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on mop sink.

12B-10-4

Detail 21821216

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Employee drinks on cutting board of flip-top cooler. Discussed with operator and they removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21821232

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought out kitchen floors not smooth. Large gaps in tile collecting food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 21821218

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on ground near three compartment sink.

Oct 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21507038

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1) hose Bibb on side of building by door missing vacuum breaker.

31B-02-4

Detail 21507036

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) front counter hand washing station missing sign. 2) hand washing station in back kitchen missing paper towels Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21507033

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1) front counter hand washing station missing soap Person in charge added soap. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21507035

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1) front counter hand washing station missing sign. Emailed copy to person in charge.

23-03-4

Detail 21507034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Deep freezer gasket soiled with food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 21507037

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1) single service cups stored on floor in back kitchen. Person in charge moved off floor. Corrected On-Site