Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
541 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine operated on a record of 19 inspections spanning from 2016 to August 2025, accumulating 42 total violations, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, notably below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced no emergency closures. A significant compliance issue emerged in December 2023 when the facility received a warning after seven violations were cited, including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, food in good condition, and chemical storage. Between 2022 and early 2024, the facility required multiple call-back inspections with extensions pending, signaling compliance challenges during that period. More recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showed improved performance, with the April 2024 inspection resulting in compliance on a prior violation and the most recent August 2025 routine inspection yielding only two intermediate violations and completing with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine had?
- Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine find?
- Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on August 12, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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