River and Fort in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

12 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Overview

River 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.

15Inspections
79Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

River and Fort in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 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

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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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