Best Western Historical Inn
2010 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502170
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Extension granted on Oct 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Time extended per RP.
More time given
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In reach in cooler; Bacon 46°F ; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge she left is sitting out for 30 minutes.
Intermediate2
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has 26 seats and is only approved for 13.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Establishment does not have a food manager.
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Kitchen walls are not smooth and easily cleanable. Spray form under hand washing sink.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Establishment does have a copy of last inspection report.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.