Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine
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237 Sanmarco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine has accumulated 116 violations across 24 inspections between 2024 and January 2026, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. However, the inspection record shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly chemical storage improper handling, which appeared in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, and employee health policy violations, which triggered administrative complaint recommendations in August 2024. A complaint-based inspection on January 21, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, consumer advisory failures, and chemical storage, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The facility complied with that warning by January 30, 2026, when a follow-up complaint inspection found zero violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine had?
- Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine find?
- Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on June 25, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Drake's Bistro in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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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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