St. Augustine, St. Johns County

THE DRUNKEN HORSE

56 CHARLOTTE STREET, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 13, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 24266001

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) I've flying insect in kitchen

03D-15-4

Detail 24265995

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef stew being covered and tightly packed in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

31A-09-4

Detail 24265997

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by prep table and dirty pans. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24266002

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp and vegetables soup prepared previous day prep time missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24266000

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board has a melted spot from a pot.

29-09-4

Detail 24265998

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handler on hand washing station leaking when on.

14-38-4

Detail 24265999

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 plastic take out containers used to portion hot beef stew had melted lids. Discussed cooking stew prior to portioning in plastic containers. Person in charge disposed of lids. Corrected On-Site

35B-05-4

Detail 24265996

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side entrance, front entrance and rear entrance open without air curtains or screens and live flying insect present in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge closed all doors. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23985035

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Manager needs more time to train employees. Time Extended

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 23840507

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager offsite while there are four food employees. Discussed with person in charge.

53B-01-5

Detail 23840506

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23840508

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 70F water. Person in charge placed on stove to heat water. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23498705

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed truffle butter (48F - Cold Holding) above chill line on flip-top cooler for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottoms of reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 23498702

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. Observed opened gallon of milk missing date mark. Opened prior days early afternoon per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23498706

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee in food prep area. Person in charge removed employee drink. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23498704

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top oven interior soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23498703

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

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22833466

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small live flying insects in kitchen.

11-27-4

Detail 22833467

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

14-11-5

Detail 22833464

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler and small reach in freezer torn. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler torn.

23-03-4

Detail 22833465

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on small reach in freezer soiled with food debris.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 22458515

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 84 reused snail shells stuffed with food. Shells purchased from supplier to be reused.

11-27-4

Detail 22458516

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22458517

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to wash knife and harmonica. Discussed with employee and they removed utensil and musical instrument from hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22458513

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

51-15-4

Detail 22458514

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment licensed for 22 seats while having 63 physical seats. Person in charge has seating change evaluation form with local city authority. Establishment just completed a required upgrade on grease trap and is waiting on city to sign off. Corrective Action Taken

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21973024

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer, raw frozen salmon wrapped in a plastic bag over opened bag of frozen bread.

31A-09-4

Detail 21973019

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible due to stored single service lids in the sink. Operator removed the single r service lids. Corrected On-Site

53B-11-4

Detail 21973020

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Employee food handler training certificate completed in pencil. Must be completed in ink.

12B-02-4

Detail 21973022

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At time of inspection employee eating on top of clean cutting board. Employee relocated food to the correct location. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21973023

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing reach in cooler has torn cooler door gasket.

21-12-4

Detail 21973021

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the clean prep table by the hand wash sink.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21629023

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting board on main cook line stained with food debris.

41-17-4

Detail 21629024

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) unlabeled spray bottle with chemical at bar. Person in charge added label. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21629022

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) flip-top cooler top and single door cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-09-4

Detail 21092654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment Establishment licensed for 22 seats. Inspector counted 56 seats. Emailed operator seating change form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Establishment is working with city public works to increase their seating more. They are currently allowed per City Public Works for 25 seats. Time Extended

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

41-07-4

Detail 20936645

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Acetaminophen stored above single service items in cabinet.

01D-08-5

Detail 20936643

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No proof for farm raised salmon. Operator contacted supplier and was emailed proof of farm raised and pellet fed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20936650

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in flip stop reach in cooler on top of vegetables butter (61F - Cold Holding). Manager removed butter and placed in an ice bath. Discussed with manager and chef about placing butter into cool fully and not on top of other items. Flip top prep reach in cooler for deserts: creme brulee (43F-45F - Cold Holding). Manager moved to colder part of reach in cooler. Discussed with manager about proper cooling procedures. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20936649

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 3 hose Bibbs on side of building missing vacuum breakers.

16-32-5

Detail 20936644

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Missing chlorine test strips, operator provided quaternary test strips. The establishment did not have any quaternary.

53B-01-5

Detail 20936647

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

51-09-4

Detail 20936646

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment Establishment licensed for 22 seats. Inspector counted 56 seats. Emailed operator seating change form. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20936648

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven. Repeat Violation

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-03-4

Detail 21092709

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep double sink. Discussed with employee and person in charge.

31A-09-4

Detail 21092711

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station in kitchen blocked by table.

16-37-1

Detail 21092712

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test strips for dish machine. Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 21092710

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 22 and has 56. Currently on warning already through callback. Repeat Violation