Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

7579 A1a S, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine has compiled 82 violations across 23 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on shell stock requirements, approved food sources, consumer advisories for raw shellfish, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting, with shell stock and sourcing violations appearing in multiple inspections over the past year. A fire safety violation in March 2020 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspections show active enforcement: a December 10, 2025 complaint inspection found 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements, resulting in a Warning Issued. The facility returned for a follow-up on December 11, 2025 with zero violations, disposition Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
82Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to hand washing sink in kitchen is in the gauges red zone.

Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 5 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine are: Approved food source, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine had?
Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine has had 23 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 Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine find?
Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Commander's Shellfish Camp in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Commander's Shellfish Camp (2020).

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