Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
117 M L King Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine has operated under high violation rates across 24 inspections since 2021, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received two administrative complaints recommending formal enforcement action, in August 2022 and August 2023. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least five inspections, food contact surface violations in at least four inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least six inspections across the record. Chemical storage violations appeared in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on July 22, 2025 documented 24 violations including three high-priority findings: management awareness of food safety procedures, time as a control measure, and consumer advisory requirements. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine had?
- Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine find?
- Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on July 22, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cornerstone Cafe in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Cornerstone Cafe 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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