Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine
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612 Euclid Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine has a deeply troubled compliance record marked by repeated high-priority violations and formal enforcement actions. Over 30 inspections dating back at least to 2016, the facility accumulated 195 total violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on September 7, 2018 for roach activity. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 of the last 8, consumer advisory violations in 4 of the last 8, and food contact surface violations in 3 of the last 8. On November 19, 2025, an inspection documented 21 violations including 5 high-priority findings—employee health reporting, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces—prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. On June 16, 2025, a separate routine inspection found 8 violations including 6 high-priority citations and resulted in another administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 following a consumer complaint was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 7, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (1)
Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018048448 | $400.00 | Sep 7, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine was last shut down on September 7, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine had?
- Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine find?
- Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Aunt Kate's in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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