Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
641 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine has accumulated 351 violations across 57 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The restaurant was shut down four times for rodent and roach activity. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: between June 2024 and January 2026, inspectors conducted 14 callback inspections, with administrative complaints recommended twice in 2025. The facility has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,800 in fines.
Most recent closure: October 7, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (4)
Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021033801 | $400.00 | Jul 20, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 5--2021048990 | $800.00 | Oct 7, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2021039216 | $800.00 | Aug 3, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2016036205 | $400.00 | Jul 29, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2014050747 | $400.00 | Dec 1, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (57)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections34 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 8 inspections31 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 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.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections50 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections27 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine was last shut down on October 7, 2021 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 Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine had?
- Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine has had 57 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine find?
- Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Dunes Cracker House in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 5 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).
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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