St. Augustine, St. Johns County

GOURMET GARDEN

17 CUNA ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 1, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 23843624

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 small flying insects Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23843623

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main kitchen exterior door not self closing. Discussed options to person in charge.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 23328769

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 half n half opened Sunday not date mark. Person in charge added date mark.

02C-02-5

Detail 23328771

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lamb stock made last Friday not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.

23-03-4

Detail 23328770

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23328772

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed main entrance to kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22917619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water on floor Observed one bag of unwashed onions on floor. Person in charge placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22917618

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with old food.

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22402846

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 person in charge missing food handler certificate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to get training Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22402847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-28: Operator needs more time to correct. Time Extended

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22402158

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor left of reach in cooler. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor left reach in freezer. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on window sill behind stoves. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on floor in between flip-top cooler and stove. Observed 1 rodent dropping on prep table next to air fryer. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22402154

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

22-02-4

Detail 22402151

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food prep table next to fryer soiled from rodent droppings. Discussed with person in charge.

53B-01-5

Detail 22402153

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 person in charge missing food handler certificate Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22402156

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22402152

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in flip-top cooler made couple day prior per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22402155

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding and holes in wall near floor under triple sink. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22402157

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Main kitchen door not self closing and no screen door present. Warning

May 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21981131

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 Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21981130

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on hand washing station. Provided a copy to be posted. Corrected On-Site