Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
16 Cathedral Pl, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has accumulated 248 violations across 49 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for roach activity. Between June and August 2025, inspectors conducted daily callbacks after finding repeated non-compliance with emergency orders, including high-priority violations on four consecutive days. Food contact surfaces, outer openings, and employee health reporting are the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: June 19, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (5)
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $3,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025060148 | $1,400.00 | Jun 19, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 5--2025046155 | $800.00 | Apr 9, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 5--2024043027 | $600.00 | Apr 9, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 5--2015003381 | $400.00 | Jan 20, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has self contained hood system but still has large amounts of grease laden vapors.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 11 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 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· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections41 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between June 20, 2025 and June 23, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine was last shut down on June 19, 2025 for roach 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 Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine had?
- Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine find?
- Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Grilled Cheese Gallery in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $3,200.00 across 4 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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