Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine
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70 Silver Forest Dr Ste 115, Saint Augustine, FL 32092Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine has been inspected 7 times since October 2023, accumulating 33 violations—more than 6 times the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations have been cited in 6 of the 7 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing failures (cited in 4 inspections), and improper chemical storage (cited in at least 3 inspections). The facility has never been emergency-closed. Administrative complaints were recommended after inspections on February 11, May 21, and June 17, 2025, indicating escalated enforcement action by DBPR. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings related to employee health reporting, toxic substance control, time as a control measure, and food contact surfaces, yet was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine are: Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine had?
- Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine find?
- Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Rustica at Saint Johns in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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.
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