Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
1 Anastasia Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine has accumulated 211 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or fines. However, recent inspections show a pattern of recurring non-compliance: in 2025 and early 2026, inspectors issued administrative complaints and warnings for violations including employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and ventilation issues, with most violations corrected only after callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine had?
- Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine find?
- Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Candlelight South Restaurant in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Candlelight South Restaurant 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).
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.
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