SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

FORD'S GARAGE

550 OUTLET MALL BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 High Priority
May 29, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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 29, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 24599943

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server with gloves on slicing tuna then remove his gloves and place another on without washing his hands. Addressed and server removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24599953

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers;/burger, steak 46F. Items in cooler 4+ hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 24599944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers;/burger, steak 46F cold holding. Chef discarded.

03F-02-5

Detail 24599954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on Parmesan cheese. flat; tomatoes, cheese, goat cheese Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24599948

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24599946

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Electrical cord in back of hand washing sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24599945

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has black mold like substance on ice plated.

36-17-5

Detail 24599949

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked near dish. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24599947

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer has ice buildup. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24599952

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24599950

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of flat station. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 24599951

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor has unsealed concrete.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

40-06-5

Detail 24556846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone/keys under prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24556842

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station and bar are wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24556841

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under soda boxes near mop sink. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24556844

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile are missing/cracked in front of fryers.

14-69-4

Detail 24556845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup. Person in charge had someone begin to remove ice. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 24556843

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 3 reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge wiped dry. Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23936649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers: salmon (45F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding) all product stocked 1015 am. Drawers do not close all the way on equipment. Person in charge added ice bags to all products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23936647

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 two expired food handler certificates for current employees in binder.

24-08-4

Detail 23936643

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked at drink station with visible moisture.

14-11-5

Detail 23936644

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cook line burger drawer do not stay closed and sealed when in use possibly causing temperature issues. Observed reach in cooler door on cook line not close and seal tightly.

36-22-4

Detail 23936645

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at drinks station.

23-03-4

Detail 23936648

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

21-45-1

Detail 23936642

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on cook line using sink and surface chemical sanitizer not reading minimum sanitizing strength per manufacturer recommendations. Person in charge dumped bucket and filled it back up and retested at 700ppm. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 23936646

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash cart blocking rear exit door labeled emergency exit. Person in charge removed the cart from blocking the exit. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23351522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawer on cook line next to hand washing station: salmon (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Stocked appropriately 0900 in drawer reach in cooler per person in charge. Drawer reach in cooler not turned on due to breaker issue. Person in charge had food placed in working reach in cooler with ice. All items tested 41F or below by end of inspection. Cooler turned on by resetting breaker Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23351520

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station on cook line. Person in charge added paper towels. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station at bar. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23351523

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at bar hand washing station. Discussed with person in charge.

23-03-4

Detail 23351521

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets through out kitchen soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23138578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (106F - Hot Holding) on cook line. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Person in charge decided to add to time control paper. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23138579

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Y-splitter on mop sink hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker on side where utility hose attaches.

31B-02-4

Detail 23138577

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at dish washing area missing paper towels. Person in charge added towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23138580

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three food handler certifications expired in 2023.

12B-07-4

Detail 23138582

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on top of flip-top cooler. Employee disposed of drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23138581

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board of salad flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed cellphone from food prep area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23138583

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed some of the drawers on cook line do not close tightly without lifting the drawer up and pushing. Causing some drawers to be left slightly open. Person in charge stated service tech is ordering tracks. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 22755123

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at wait station behind equipment.

36-73-4

Detail 22755124

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind soda machine at wait station soiled with single service items.

14-69-4

Detail 22755122

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk-in freezer door.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 22428637

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at expo line on personal phone put gloves on without hand washing. Person in charge spoke with employee. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22428636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat raw tuna stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes in single door reach in cooler. Person in charge place ready to eat raw tuna on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 22428638

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment do a cook chill process with out an approved HACCP. Provide cook chill template to person in charge. Product is placed in bags sealed and chilled in an ice bath per person in charge. Repeat Violation Warning

27-17-4

Detail 22428639

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed hand washing station on both side of cook line with low water pressure.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 21896218

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Based on procedures discussed with staff establishment does a cook chill operation. Food is placed in bags while not being fully cooled below 41 degrees then sealed using a vacuum packer. Food in sealed bags are placed in an ice bath then held in walk-in cooler to be reheated sealed in water. Provided HACCP template and HACCP email to person in charge.

10-12-5

Detail 21896217

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine in visible food debris. Person in charge placed ice scoop in dish washing area to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21498588

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1) Dishmachine at 0ppm. Person in charge hooked up new bucket of chlorine sanitizer but could not prime machine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 300ppm Quats. Person in charge called work order in Dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

22-45-4

Detail 21498590

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) Dishes ran through Dishmachine while chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge ran racks of dishes through after fixing machine. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21498589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting boards on main cook line and salad flip-top cooler stained with food debris.

24-27-4

Detail 21498587

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. 1) Trays and single service containers stored near hand washing station on cook line exposed to splash. Pic placed metal tray to block splash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21151581

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Griddle drawer raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding). Top right Drawer across griddle does not close. Person in charge had all items removed and iced down. Discontinued use of top right drawer and placed service order in. Single door reach in cooler by salad:; cut tomatoes x3, shredded cheese x2 hard boil no shell egg x2 (54F - Cold Holding) Cooler was in defrost mode during busy lunch rush. Person in charge moved all items to main walk-in cooler and placed ice bags on items. Placed service order in to change defrost mode to slow period. All items were 41F or below by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-27-4

Detail 21151580

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plates Near cook like hand washing station exposed to splash from hand washing station sink. Sink has no splash guard. Discussed with person in charge about adding a splash guard. Person in charge added cooler cover for temporary splash guard. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 21151578

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Top right Drawer across griddle does not close. Person in charge had all items removed and iced down. Discontinued use of top right drawer and placed service order in. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21151579

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2022. Establishment has currently renewed their license.

36-50-4

Detail 21151582

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-07-4

Detail 20992546

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tub of sliced tomatoes with mold growth. Operator voluntarily disposed of sliced tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20992545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main Walk-in cooler: 29 tubs of raw beef burgers (50F-53F - Cold Holding); 22 Buckets of raw marinated chicken (51F-55F - Cold Holding); 16 trays of raw bagged chicken (50F-51F - Cold Holding); 6 tubs of pico de Gallo (50F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs of house made guacamole with cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); 7 bags of assorted shredded cheeses (50F - Cold Holding); 12 cases of sliced cheeses (49F-52F - Cold Holding); 2 cases of milk (49F-52F); 1 case of raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Manager provided temps log, which was conducted 2.5 hours before inspector took temps. Establishment has good practices in place with a knowledgeable Manager. When manager took temps in walk-in cooler they were on or below 41F. Manager stated they had issues with walk-in cooler earlier in the week. Manager and employees moved all all time/temperature controlled for safety foods to secondary walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to quickly bring temps on or below 41F. All temps were on or below 41F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 20992543

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in glass door reach in cooler near salad prep not date marked. Opened more than 24 hours per employee. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20992544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple prep table cutting boards near cook line soiled and stained with food debris.

03F-10-5

Detail 20992548

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establisment uses time for health control, has time markings on all products. Operator has knowledge of using time. Establishment only had front instruction cover for written plan. Provided operator written place and they filled it out. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20992541

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced tomatoes in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Mold growth visible. Operator voluntarily disposed of tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 20992547

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main walk-in cooler ambient temp 50F. Manager moved all all time/temperature controlled for safety foods to working secondary walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Operator contacted repair services for emergency repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20992542

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at dish pit near clean dishes/utensils. Manager addressed with employee about eating in restricted areas. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 20541492

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook on cook line put gloves on without washing his hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20541493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 48°, fish 45°; ( - Cold Holding). Both items were pulled and placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20541496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on onion straws.

02C-03-5

Detail 20541495

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk in fry station not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20541494

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in bar area.

53B-13-5

Detail 20541500

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. Establishment has in-house food safety training bu Schoox, not an approved vendor. Some employees have safestaff training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-01-4

Detail 20541499

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease around fryers.

14-38-4

Detail 20541497

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pulled from clean dishes. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20541498

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezers have ice buildup.

16-46-4

Detail 20541491

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean dish. Person in charge placed in dish machine. Corrective Action Taken