St. Augustine, St. Johns County

ANCIENT CITY BRUNCH BAR

17 KING ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
May 6, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23755566

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee in kitchen at expo line touch phone and proceed to place gloves on. Immediately discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washing hands. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23755569

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 live flying insects at bar surrounding mop head. Person in charge removed mop head from bar to outside. Person in charge started killing flying insects. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects by end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-24-4

Detail 23755565

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on floor at bar. Person in charge removed from establishment. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23755564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in reach in coolers stained with food debris. Observed milk foaming wand on espresso machine at bar soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 23755567

Basic - Observed Waste line at soda gun holster no long enough to reach floor drain.

42-01-4

Detail 23755568

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in back part of kitchen.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08B-02-4

Detail 23218271

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries and bakery items left on display uncovered at coffee bar. Person in charge placed items behind coffee bar away from guest area. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 23218276

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed approximately three live flying insects at bar.

03A-02-5

Detail 23218268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed animal fat (56F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23218272

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

14-09-4

Detail 23218269

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved with black streaks.

14-11-5

Detail 23218275

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line cooler torn.

10-07-4

Detail 23218274

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in 91F water. Person in charge turned up burner.

23-03-4

Detail 23218273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 23218270

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers being used.

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

41-24-4

Detail 22899880

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22899878

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered ice molds in freezer under condenser unit with frozen evidence that the condenser dripped into ice. Person in charge placed ice in dish pit to be disposed of. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22899883

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 22899879

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22899884

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan missing food items and specified time frame. Person in charge completely filled out time control paper work during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22899876

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. Observed front of house food handler certifications missing.

36-22-4

Detail 22899877

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar and behind reach in cooler at bar.

36-17-5

Detail 22899882

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.

10-20-4

Detail 22899881

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles on cook line. Person in charge removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22899885

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) person in charge remade bucket at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 22305061

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 Corrected On-Site