SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

WOODPECKERS BACKYARD BBQ

4930 STATE ROAD 13, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 24343789

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees showed up to work and put on gloves and began to portion out cobbler, but did not wash hands before putting gloves on. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24343785

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored hanging facing rolls of aluminum pans and foil on metal tub under front counter, bottle moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24343788

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soda nozzles dumped in hand wash station sink at front counter to air dry.

12B-07-4

Detail 24343787

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over prep table in small prep area between front line and ware washing area, drink removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24343786

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris behind large ice machines by bathrooms. Build up of food debris on flooring under racks in walk in freezer. Also build up of water on flooring outside around smokers and walk in cooler, manager began to clear off water. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 12

12A-17-4

Detail 23917512

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at front counter rubbed hands together for less then 5 seconds while washing hands.

01A-03-4

Detail 23917523

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. 40 individual containers of banana pudding in walk in cooler that manager on site states is made by someone else in their private home and brings it to the store and other employees state that it is made somewhere else but they do not know where. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23917515

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-04-5

Detail 23917522

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 40 individual containers of banana pudding in walk in cooler that manager on site states is made by someone else in their private home and brings it to the store and other employees state that it is made somewhere else but they do not know where. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23917513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler on make line, per employee doors have been consistently open for several hours, slaw moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 23917519

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. green beans (64F-72F - Cooling, over 4.5 hours, 2 pots); baked beans (67F-69F - Cooling, over 4.5 hours, 6 pot) in large metal covered pots, filled over 2 inches deep in walk in cooler, per manager all items where taken out of cans, mixed together, and placed in walk in cooler over 4 hours prior. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23917516

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. green beans (64F-72F - Cooling, over 4.5 hours, 2 pots); baked beans (67F-69F - Cooling, over 4.5 hours, 6 pot) in large metal covered pots, filled over 2 inches deep in walk in cooler, per manager all items where taken out of cans, mixed together, and placed in walk in cooler over 4 hours prior. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23917521

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener in prep area, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23917518

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin for dirty towels blocking hand wash station on make line, bin moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23917517

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue and yellow liquid in storage area and front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 23917520

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of potatoes in walk in cooler under racks. Boxes of food in walk in cooler. Dali peppers in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23917514

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At floor drain outside by storage sheds on concrete slabs.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23706451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. baked chicken (109-115F - Hot Holding) in warming box in main prep area, per employee chicken and a large amount of other smoked/bbq items was taken out of smokers then placed in warmer about 1 hour prior, chicken put back in smoker to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23706452

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in the main prep area blocked by soiled towel bin, bin moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 23706453

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by outside smokers has been removed. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23706450

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around outside smokers/walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23706449

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water by bathrooms. Boxes of turkey in walk in freezer. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23706454

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer. In outside smoker area.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23351766

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23351761

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters (54F - Cold Holding) in container sitting out on service window, per manager entire container was taken out of cooler for catering orders then placed back in cooler at front counter over the course of less then an hour. Corrective Action Taken

16-36-4

Detail 23351759

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing color chart for quaternary ammonium test strips.

41-17-4

Detail 23351764

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid under prep table in prep area between cook line and ware washing area. Spray bottle with blue liquid at front counter. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23351760

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Boxes for unwashed potatoes reused to stored prepared potatoes in walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 23351765

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of empty jugs and cups in outside storage shed on floor. Box of single service utensils on floor at front counter. All items moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23351763

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed corn on the cob stored over pots of baked beans in walk in cooler, corn moved. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23351762

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 bulk containers of seasoning in outside storage shed.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22772470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (121F - Hot Holding) in turned off steam well next to service window, per manager sauce has been in well less then 1 hour, steam well turned on and cheese reheated to 168F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22772471

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beans (68F, 66F, 56F - Cooling, after approximately 30 minutes 68F,65F,56F) in large covered thick metal deep pots in walk in cooler, per manager all items where made less then 1 hour prior to first temp, lids removed. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22772472

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid at front counter area, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-5

Detail 22772469

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash station between bathroom and ice machines.

27-02-4

Detail 22772468

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No one is able to provide any report. The only thing they have on site is a notebook their inspector writes in.

22-20-5

Detail 22772467

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around deflector plate of large ice machine near bathroom.

Sep 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22098235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit closest to the steam table; baked beans (109F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding). Operator removed the items to the oven to reheat to proper temperature. At conclusion of inspection items still in oven reheating over 135F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22098236

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep table by the rear exterior door has old food debris on the blade. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22098237

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on the bottom shelf of the front of house prep table missing product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22098234

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Spoke with employee to let air dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22098238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box on the main cook line by the hand wash sink has a separating door gasket at the top corner. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22098233

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloths stored under clean cutting boards at the front pass through window. Operator asked employee to switch out the wiping cloths. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 22098232

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave in the waitstation prep area has food debris build up. Operator wiped clean and sanitized the microwave. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22098231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer in prep area door gasket has mold like substance spots. Spoke with operator to have someone wipe the door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

11-27-4

Detail 21784212

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21784211

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area reach in freezer has mold like substance build up on the door gaskets. Employee began to clean and sanitize the freezer door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21784209

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the waitstation prep area, chemical spray bottle of sanitizer with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21784210

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as a scoop in the bulk container of brown sugar. Operator removed the styrofoam cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21784217

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding boxes on the main cook line have accumulation of food residue on the handles. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21784216

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean metal pots stored on top of the oven not inverted or covered for protection, operator inverted the metal pots. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21784207

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21784214

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding box in the corner of the main cook line by the flip top reach in cooler has a separated door gasket. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 21784213

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In the prep room by the rear exterior door, bug zapper installed over clean prep table. Operator relocated the bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21784208

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the exterior storage sheds, single service cups and lids stored on the floor. Operator relocated the single service items to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21784215

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the clean prep table by the oven. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21784206

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk brown sugar container in the prep area with no product labeling. Operator labeled the brown sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21374812

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer in the main prep room area has mold like substance build up on the door gaskets. Operator requested employee to wipe and sanitize the cooler door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21374807

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishwashing employee use hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink to fill water pitcher to add water to three compartment sink.

31B-05-4

Detail 21374813

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at the entrance to the main cook line paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. Operator provided a roll of paper towels for the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21374814

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. At time of inspection, operator able to provide three employee food handler training certificate available. Operator states in the process of getting employees manager certified and food handler certified. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21374806

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cups used as scoops in bulk container of vinegar sauce and bulk dry seasonings in the prep room area. Operator removed the plastic portion cup from the container of vinegar sauce. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 21374811

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles to the hot holding units on the main cook line have food residue on the handles. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21374808

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the dry storage shed, employee jackets stored over bulk containers of condiments. Operator relocated the employee jacket to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21374809

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf at the entrance to the main prep area, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21374810

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On the main cook line, hot holding box with torn door gaskets from the top portion of the equipment. Operator states they have been in communication with a company to replace all door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 21374805

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage shed, single service dinner napkins stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20988878

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in bar area by sweet tea dispensers.

03B-01-6

Detail 20988881

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit in corner of main kitchen area opposite service window, beans (125F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (123F - Hot Holding) operator adjusted the temperature controls for the unit reading 119F normally set around 140F. Both items above 135F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20988880

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on wide shelf next to microwave in hallway between kitchen and dish area. Chemical spray bottles stored on tub underneath bar counter facing single service styrofoam bowls. Operator relocated all chemical spray bottles to proper storage areas. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20988879

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bibb outside by mop sink, missing back flow preventer on black hose side after splitter.

31B-02-4

Detail 20988876

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink, no paper towels provided. Employee restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20988874

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles on main kitchen line have accumulation of food residue.

12B-07-4

Detail 20988877

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on hot holding unit in hallway between kitchen and dishwashing area. Operator voluntarily discarded the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20988873

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage rack on opposite side of three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.

08B-38-4

Detail 20988872

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer box of collard greens stored on the floor, operator relocated to storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20988875

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outdoor sheds multiple single service boxes of cups, napkins and food containers stored on floor.

Sep 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-07-4

Detail 20510181

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 20510179

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets to reach in cooler prepline.

35B-03-4

Detail 20510180

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.

08B-63-4

Detail 20510178

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. One unlocked Ice machine near restroom.