Drake's Bistro

237 Sanmarco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501193

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 84 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 12, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Oct 12 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 12 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (2 repeats)
-16
Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct92026

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  In cooler overnight on bottom shelf; In 2nd reach in cooler; beer cheese soup 51°F, milk 50°F, sausage 50°F
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In cooler overnight; In 2nd reach in cooler; beer cheese soup 51°F, milk 50°F, sausage 50°F.
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Roast beef not dated. Person in charge dated.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil and stored correctly.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives/spatula stored under pieces of equipment.
  Spatula under toaster. Person in charge removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice cream freezer in front has ice build up inside.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Fans in 2nd reach in cooler are soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Used equipment on side of restaurant.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.