River and Fort in Saint Augustine
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12 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL 32084River and Fort in Saint Augustine has been the subject of intensifying enforcement scrutiny over the past year. Between November 2024 and December 2025, the facility received 6 inspections documenting 42 violations, with a pattern of recurring high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures, improper chemical storage, and inadequate cooking temperatures. An administrative complaint was recommended following a December 4, 2025 routine inspection that documented 21 violations, including 5 high-priority findings covering employee health policy, chemical storage, toxic substance control, handwashing, and cooking temperatures. Across 15 total inspections on record, the facility has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2, but the concentration of violations in recent inspections and recurring failures in health and safety fundamentals (employee health, chemical handling, food temperatures) suggest an escalating compliance issue. No emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
River and Fort in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
River and Fort in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
River and Fort in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was River and Fort in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- River and Fort in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at River and Fort in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at River and Fort in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has River and Fort in Saint Augustine had?
- River and Fort in Saint Augustine has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of River and Fort in Saint Augustine find?
- River and Fort in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has River and Fort in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, River and Fort in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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