Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine
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54 Saint George St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes de Meme, a 16-seat permanent food service establishment in Saint Augustine, has compiled 21 inspections across 10 years with 76 total violations, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows a sharp deterioration in compliance beginning in early 2026. Between January 12 and March 5, 2026, the facility received four complaint-based inspections within eight weeks, citing 36 violations across two inspections and triggering two Warning Issued dispositions. The March 5, 2026 inspection alone documented 18 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness failures, food contact surface sanitation, improper hand and arm washing, and employee health policy and reporting violations. That inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on March 6, 2026 found zero violations and was closed as Call Back - Complied. Recurring high-priority violations across the recent inspection sequence included improper hand and arm washing (cited in five of the last eight inspections), allergen awareness failures (four of eight), and chemical storage violations (four of eight). An administrative complaint was recommended following the September 2024 inspection for employee health policy violations. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine had?
- Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine find?
- Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Ben's Pretzels / La Crepes De Meme in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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