Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

504 W Geoffery St, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Overview

Kingfish 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.

25Inspections
203Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Kingfish Grill in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 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

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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