St. Augustine, St. Johns County

BULL & CROWN PUBLICK HOUSE

53 ST GEORGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Oct 29, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24156794

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) in bottom drawer in flip-top cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler too cool. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24156792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.

36-32-5

Detail 24156793

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near hood system

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-02-7

Detail 23977374

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two(2) live flying insects inside the kitchen. Warning

41-24-4

Detail 23977370

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area Observed pesticides barfly strip hanging in bar area. Person in charge disposed of pesticide strip. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 23977369

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately Seventeen(17) rodent droppings on floor in kitchen under dish machine. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23977376

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make line cooler: salmon (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) stock less than four hours ago per person in charge. Person in charge had all product brought to walk-in cooler too cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23977373

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 one employee food handler certificate expired February 2025.

14-74-7

Detail 23977367

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. Observed make line flip-top cooler with an ambient air temperature of 50F and torn gaskets not keeping product cool.

36-03-4

Detail 23977368

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and broken cove molding through out the kitchen. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23977377

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor at bar Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23977375

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris, vermin droppings. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23977371

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

36-50-4

Detail 23977366

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed window AC vent and filter, located right above steamer well, heavily soiled with dust and grease.

36-30-4

Detail 23977372

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall near dish machine in major disrepair. Wall is buckling. Repeat Violation

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

28-26-5

Detail 23454805

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under triple sink. Person in charge cleaner trash guard in drain and drain started working normally. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23454804

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

41-17-4

Detail 23454807

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow fluid, on table in pass through from bar to kitchen, missing label.

36-03-4

Detail 23454803

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding thought out kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23454809

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved away from prep and food. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23454806

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor soiled with waste water. Immediately instructed person in charge to have floors cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23454808

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23454811

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed reach in cooler drain pan soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 23454810

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall repaired with unsealed plywood near hand washing station.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23279028

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live flying insects in kitchen. Observed approximately three live flying insects near floor drain at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed approximately 6 live flying insects at bar hand washing station and liquor bottle shelf. Person in charge had employees start cleaning and killing flys. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23279027

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on floor in storage shed near reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 23279025

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 34 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of dish machine Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23279026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor in storage shed where food and single service is stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23274518

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately two live flying insects in kitchen. Observed approximately three live flying insects near floor drain at bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23274517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw animal shell eggs above cooked mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler.

35A-05-4

Detail 23274522

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on floor in storage shed near reach in coolers. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23274523

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 34 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of dish machine Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23274520

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor in storage shed where food and single service is stored. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23274521

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by fryers in kitchen

36-73-4

Detail 23274516

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled with grease and oil behind cooking equipment in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23274519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22771437

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main flip-top cooler: salmon (50F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature of cooler is 50F. Person in charge placed product on emergency time control for lunch rush. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22771439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table stained with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 22771436

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water filled food pan in hand washing station. Person in charge removed from hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22771435

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris in piles on kitchen floor. Observed food and grease on floor underneath kitchen equipment Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22771438

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee start picking onions off floor. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22771434

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on main flip-top cooler and walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22363853

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. Observed dish machine tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Person in charge called manufacture for scheduled maintenance. Person in charge set up triple sink. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22363850

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine while dish machine tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and placed dishes inside to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22363844

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell egg above raw beef. Discussed with person in charge.

01B-24-5

Detail 22363848

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made buffalo sauce containing butter and cooked vegetables per person in charge date marked 9/28. Person in charge disposed of product.

03A-02-5

Detail 22363854

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) right next to entrance of walk-in cooler. Door left open often. Discussed with person in charge. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22363851

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22363846

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind prep table and under hand washing station In kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22363845

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food and dirt debris on floor under equipment in kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 22363847

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22363852

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22363849

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21907962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (54F - Cold Holding) item left on counter from walk-in cooler. Person in charge added ice and placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21907966

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. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21907963

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in through out kitchen cracked. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21907964

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip-top cooler and small reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21907965

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old food labels stuck to pans on drying rack. Discussed with person in charge.

36-27-5

Detail 21907967

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near hand washing station soiled with food debris.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21524844

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) approximately 9 flying insects at floor drain under hand washing station at bar. Person in charge started cleaning drain, killing and removing flying insects. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: 1) approximately 12 flying insects at floor drain under hand washing station at bar. Person in charge started having employee cleaning drain, killing and removing flying insects. Time Extended

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21520383

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) approximately 9 flying insects at floor drain under hand washing station at bar. Person in charge started cleaning drain, killing and removing flying insects. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21520381

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) raw shell egg over raw ground beef

08A-17-6

Detail 21520378

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) raw frozen salmon over frozen pasta in reach in freezer.

35A-04-4

Detail 21520380

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 1 rodent dropping on outside storage shelf in uncovered cause way between bar and kitchen. Person in charge cleaned up dropping. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21520382

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) 13 salmon (48F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21520386

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) salmon (48F - Cold Holding) left in reach in cooler over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21520390

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) hand washing station in kitchen missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21520376

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 1) personal drink in bag above uncovered food in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21520389

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) flip-top cooler gaskets torn

36-17-5

Detail 21520379

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) kitchen floor tiles cracked. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21520388

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) cooking oil on floor in dry good storage shed. Pic placed on freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 21520391

Basic - Food stored outside. 1) cinnamon, ketchup stored on table in uncovered causeway from bar to kitchen. Person in charge moved food items into dry storage. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 21520387

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. 1) located behind dry good storage on dirt.

23-03-4

Detail 21520377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) flip-top cooler, drawers gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21520384

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1) single service stored in office on floor. Discussed with employee. 2) single service items on outside shelf in uncovered cause way between bar and kitchen. Person in charge moved inside. Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 21520392

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.

36-30-4

Detail 21520385

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1) Wood on wall above triple sink, not sealed, smooth easily cleanable.

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21149775

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022

01B-02-5

Detail 21149776

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1/2 pan of Snapper left overnight in cooler drawers at 48F.

03A-02-5

Detail 21149771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/2 pan of Snapper left overnight in cooler drawers at 48F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-01-4

Detail 21149774

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled with food debris.

36-17-5

Detail 21149770

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen cracked Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21149773

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry good storage. Person in charge corrected.

23-03-4

Detail 21149772

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-04-4

Detail 20911575

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings to the left of the tea machine in covered walk-through. 1 rodent dropping to the right of the tea machine. At the ice tea station. Above saltine cracker storage. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20911583

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table and reach in cooler under prep table; aged cheddar cheese (62F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumble (47F - Cold Holding). Observed multiple foods stacked higher than chill line of panRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20911581

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored next to clean dishes on shelf under prep table.

41-17-4

Detail 20911580

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle with clear liquid. Employee added label with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20911577

Basic - Employee beverage container next to single services items next to bar service station.

14-11-4

Detail 20911579

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door under prep table has torn gasket.

36-17-5

Detail 20911572

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple kitchen floor tiles cracked and missing.

08B-32-4

Detail 20911578

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Ice tea brewer in unsealed walk through room between kitchen and dining area. Manager stated they use the machine daily to make tea.

08B-43-4

Detail 20911574

Basic - Food stored in unsealed walk through connecting kitchen to dinning area that is not fully enclosed. Two cases of crackers and two boxes of tea bags stored on table in uncovered walk through. Manager moved crackers into the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20911573

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled.

16-48-4

Detail 20911582

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food pans above prep sink has build up of old food.

14-12-4

Detail 20911576

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two Rubber spatulas chipped and melted hanging above triple sink.