Seafood Kitchen
4255 Aia S Ste 1, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501090
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (2 repeats)-39
- Administrative complaint on Jul 21, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score41
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 13, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 1
F41Complaint inspection17 violations, 3 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Complaint after follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Observed evidence of grease on ground near grease receptacle.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed fans still soiled with grease in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed excessive amounts of grease on floor under cook line equipment.
- 1st follow-up visitJul 22, 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.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed three live flying insects found in kitchen
Administrative complaint
Basic4
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Toilet leaking.
Needs more time too fix
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Need more time to clean.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Needs more time too clean.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Needs more time too clean.
More time given
- First visitJul 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed white chowder (85°F - Hot Holding); red chowder (105°F - Hot Holding) at front counter for less than two hours. Person in charge rapidly reheated on stove too 165+F
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed one live flying insect near ice machine in kitchen.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed one live roach on floor behind ice machine.
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Observed raw oyster tags not marked with last date of product sold.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oyster specific consumer advisory present. Provided consumer advisory to person in charge.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Observed large amounts of food kept on time control in kitchen without written procedures. Provided blank copy of procedures for person in charge.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with grease and food build up.
Basic10
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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 open can of monster energy on prep table. Person in charge placed drink in closed container below food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee with large beard and no beard guard
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave spike with food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris and grease
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Toilet leaking.
Observed urinal in men's restroom leaking through a crack in the bowl. Person in charge placed out of order sign on toilet. Person in charge order urinal during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Observed grease dumped on pad. Observed grease build up on grease receptacle.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed one dead roach on floor near dish machine chemicals.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed fans in kitchen soiled with grease
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed excessive amount of grease on floor behind fryer equipment. Observed floors soiled with food debris behind ice machine and hot well in kitchen
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee cellphone above flip-top cooler on cook line. Employee placed cell phone away
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.