Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine
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504 W Geoffery St, Saint Augustine, FL 32086Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine has accumulated 203 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear repeatedly throughout the record, including management awareness failures in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 of the past 5 inspections, and hand washing violations in multiple inspections spanning 2022 through 2025. Employee health policy violations were cited in January 2026. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An administrative complaint was recommended following a November 2023 routine inspection that documented 14 violations including management awareness, time-temperature control failures, and hand washing deficiencies. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 found 9 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after a complaint-based full inspection three days prior documented 24 violations and resulted in a Warning Issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine had?
- Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine find?
- Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Kingfish Grill 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- 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.
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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).
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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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