St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County

THE KOOKABURRA

647 A1A BEACH BLVD, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jul 10, 2025
City
St. Augustine Beach
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23860567

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half and half at front counter no time stamp.

03F-02-5

Detail 23860570

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. See stop sale. Half and half front counter no time stamp.

41-17-4

Detail 23860569

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled windex. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23860571

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured back kitchen area under counter. Operator secured with rope. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23860568

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on ceiling back kitchen area dust build up. Exterior of ice machine under to go window soiled. Repeat Violation

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 22986376

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple bottles of pain killers stored on shelf over bags of coffee beans in back area.

03A-02-5

Detail 22986362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream at take out window, reach in cooler, 55F. Employee has been going in and out of cooler within an hour. At front counter milk 47F. Employee stated she has been going in and out of cooler for approximately a hour and a half.

03B-01-6

Detail 22986374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pies in display case further away from heat lamp at 122F, 132F. Employees stated that pies have been there for approximately 3 hours.

41-10-4

Detail 22986367

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of simple green, glass cleaner and detergent stored next to trail mix, on shelf in back storage area.

11-27-4

Detail 22986361

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. Manager unable to find any procedures.

31B-02-4

Detail 22986372

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back storeroom.

03F-10-5

Detail 22986368

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager not able to show any written procedures for half an half on time control in dining area.

35A-01-4

Detail 22986363

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One dog inside dining area and 2 dogs in outside dining area. Also, manager unable to find permit for allowing pets in outside dining area.

41-17-4

Detail 22986370

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink in back area, bottle of soap not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22986373

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back area below take out window.

13-07-4

Detail 22986360

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in back area by take out window was wearing multiple rings and bracelets while making drinks.

36-73-4

Detail 22986369

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back area, area under triple sink and shelving. At front counter under hand wash sink. Also, soiled vents over triple sink in back area.

23-03-4

Detail 22986366

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back area has debris buildup. In back area by take out window, exterior of ice bin. In back area by take out window, vents on cooler.

35B-03-4

Detail 22986364

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In back storage area.

25-11-5

Detail 22986375

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service towels stored outside by back door.

33-31-5

Detail 22986371

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small refrigerator stored in back area with door attached.

21-09-4

Detail 22986365

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At counter area, by 3 compartment sink in sanitizer bucket. Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 22986359

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter by 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 22721023

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb next to mop sink with attached green hose missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22721026

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by ice machine blocked by ice bucket.

41-17-4

Detail 22721025

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with clear liquid missing label. Person in charge added peppermint oil label to bottle. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22721021

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor near milk cooler in storage area. Person in charge swept and removed dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 22721022

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in storage room. Person in charge placed on food tray.

29-49-6

Detail 22721020

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in keg reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 22721024

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall above triple sink and wire rack made from particle board that is flaking. Wall is no longer non absorbent, smooth, or easily cleanable.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 24

01B-02-5

Detail 22217948

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F - Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.

03A-02-5

Detail 22217960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near front door, cream cheese spread (47,44F - Cold Holding) Manager stated item has been in reach-in cooler for approximately 2 days. Observed large ice buildup at top of unit on cooling fan.

41-10-4

Detail 22217941

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back kitchen, chemical bottle stored on top of keg cooler. At front counter, 2 chemical spray bottles stored on top counter. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22217951

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near takeout window, hose Bibb at hood with no vacuum breaker. At mop sink in back of building, splitter on mop sink and splitter on hose Bibb next to mop sink missing vacuum breaker on all ends. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22217957

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. We emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104

31A-11-4

Detail 22217943

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near triple sink in kitchen, sanitizer bucket was stored in hand wash sink. employee removed.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 22217942

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present at inspection did not have proof of certification.

53B-02-5

Detail 22217938

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present hired over 60 days no proof of training.

03F-10-5

Detail 22217940

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated cream at dining area station was held on time. Establishment uses time frames but no written procedures. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control form.

35A-22-5

Detail 22217953

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. At front counter, observed customer with non service dog. Owner removed dog. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22217945

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back kitchen, in multiple bulk food containers plastic cups used as scoops.

51-11-4

Detail 22217939

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under triple sink, co2 tanks not secured. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 22217937

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. At front door, reach-in cooler had large ice buildup on cooling unit. Cream cheese spread at 47F

32-12-5

Detail 22217949

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom at porch area did not have covered receptacle. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22217956

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.

08B-49-4

Detail 22217952

Basic - Dog food not segregated from food served to public. Open case of dog bones stored above cream de coco on shelf in back kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22217959

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris behind reach-in cooler in back kitchen.

51-18-6

Detail 22217958

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last inspection report.

33-16-4

Detail 22217944

Basic - Open dumpster lid. At back of parking lot, dumpster lid left open.

29-49-6

Detail 22217946

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back kitchen, standing water in bottom of keg reach-in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 22217947

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink in back of building, mop stored in wringer.

21-12-4

Detail 22217955

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet towel laying on counter near baked good display.

14-06-4

Detail 22217950

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above triple sink made from wood not sealed.

02D-01-5

Detail 22217954

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen, multiple bulk food containers not labeled.

Jan 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21679098

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one bee on front door upon entering establishment. Observed two bees in kitchen area near exterior service window. Behind establishment observed approximately 20 bees in the area. Inspector spoke to owner on the phone and owner stated the bees are protected honey bees and their pest company cannot exterminate. No nests have been found on/near the property according to pest control and a bee specialist and owner is attempting to contact the city to see if any registered hives in area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21679104

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker not present on hose Bibb connector with hose attached. Operator began taking vacuum off the chemical box hose to place on hose splitter during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21679095

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to back door with a rag and scrub pad in sink. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 21679106

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed multiple photo copies of employee training.

41-17-4

Detail 21679103

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle contains soap without label. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21679102

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen area observed one co2 tank unsecured under prep counter. Operator secured tank during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21679096

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted stored on top of ice machine. Operator turned bucket over during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21679097

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both customer only and employee only restrooms observed no cover on trash can. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 21679109

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on floor drain in back kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21679099

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee cups stored next to box of gloves. Observed employee drink stored on top of small ice machine under exterior service window. Cups and drink were relocated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21679108

Basic - Food stored on floor. In office storage area observed box of cocoa powder stored on floor. Operator moved box during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 21679101

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Behind front counter observed trim around ice bin with corner broken off.

31B-04-4

Detail 21679105

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee only restroom observed no handwash sign present.

35B-03-4

Detail 21679107

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door leading to office/ large ice machine room not self closing.

25-05-4

Detail 21679100

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In office storage area observed case of plastic cups stored on the floor. Operator placed cups on crate during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21286698

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever stored on shelf above coffee prep area in kitchen.

35A-02-6

Detail 21286697

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21286702

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored in hand washing sink located by back door of kitchen. Person in charge removed the buckets. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21286699

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin located in back kitchen has has accumulation of debris and black buildup.

51-11-4

Detail 21286694

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 containers under kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21286695

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outdoor unisex public restroom has uncovered waste receptacle.

12B-07-4

Detail 21286700

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on coffee prep table in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21286701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen has accumulation of debris and dust

29-03-4

Detail 21286696

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand washing sink in outside storage room by ice machine has disconnected plumbing. Person in charge began trying to reconnect PVC pipe. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 21011120

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two c02 canisters under front counter are unsecured.

29-49-6

Detail 21011122

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at Turbo Service window area has standing water in bottom.

42-01-4

Detail 21011119

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In outdoor area behind kitchen at mop sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21011121

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled towel under rubber mat at Turbo window in back prep area. Manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 20709804

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. In both front and back coolers milk, 1/2&1/2, and heavy cream not dated. Person in charge dated all. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20709803

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green spray bottle no labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20709807

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines have mold. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20709806

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.

02D-01-5

Detail 20709805

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site