Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

550 Outlet Mall Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Overview

Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine has been cited for 68 violations across 17 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 5 of the past 6 inspections, representing a persistent compliance gap; chemical storage violations and food contact surface violations also recurred across the inspection history. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025 identified 24 violations including high-priority citations for employee health reporting, toxic substance control, chemical storage, time as a control for cooking, and food contact surfaces, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. A fire safety violation was also noted on that date: a marked exit path was blocked by a trash cart.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
74Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 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

Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash cart blocking rear exit door labeled emergency exit. Person in charge removed the cart from blocking the exit. **Corrected On-Site**

Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine had?
Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine find?
Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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