Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
550 Outlet Mall Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Ford'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.
Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Ford's Garage in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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.
Nearby Establishments to Ford's Garage
Poor Inspection Records Near Saint Augustine
Stories You May Have Missed Saint Augustine
Village Inn in Saint Augustine Racked Up 7 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
A Saint Augustine Village Inn was cited May 1 for food from unapproved sources, parasite-destruction failures, and no ma…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Ford's Garage. How we collect and verify this data.