Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
98 St George St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Columbia Restaurant of St Augustine has accumulated 215 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a concerning pattern of recurring non-compliance, particularly with employee health reporting (20 violations) and food source approval (14 violations). A warning was issued in January 2026 after inspectors found 20 violations including 6 high-priority items, followed immediately by another inspection with continued violations and an extension pending. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.97
violations / inspection
4.97 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.22
closures / facility
0.22 county average
Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019062478 | $200.00 | Oct 2, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 6 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine had?
- Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine has had 35 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 Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine find?
- Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Columbia Restaurant of St Aug in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $200.00 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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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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