Kookaburra in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

647 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

Kookaburra in Saint Augustine has logged 20 inspections between April 2022 and July 2025, accumulating 131 total violations—an average of 6.6 violations per inspection, notably above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with employee health reporting appearing in five inspections, chemical storage violations in four, and hand washing issues in three. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Disciplinary action was recommended following inspections in August 2023 and March 2024, with a warning issued in January 2023. The most recent inspection on July 10, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, chemical storage, and employee health reporting, resulting in no further action disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
131Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kookaburra in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 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

Kookaburra in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located in kitchen.

Kookaburra in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections30 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Kookaburra in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kookaburra in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Kookaburra in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kookaburra in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Kookaburra in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Kookaburra in Saint Augustine had?
Kookaburra in Saint Augustine has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kookaburra in Saint Augustine find?
Kookaburra in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on July 10, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kookaburra in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Kookaburra in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
Has Kookaburra in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kookaburra in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Kookaburra in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Kookaburra (2016).

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