Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

4320 A1a S 9, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine has accumulated 235 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice, in separate incidents involving roach and rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: between September 2024 and October 2025, inspectors issued warnings, emergency orders, and administrative complaints following repeated high-priority violations, particularly around ventilation and food handling.

Most recent closure: September 13, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

44Inspections
235Violations
2Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:13:00
Roach activity 16:22:00

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025000447 $400.00 Sep 13, 2024 Miami (Doral)
5--2018045365 $400.00 Aug 23, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)

— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 7 inspections24 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections9 violations · 3 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine last shut down?
Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine was last shut down on September 13, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine had?
Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine find?
Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
Yes, Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine been fined?
Connolly's Shore Grill in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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