Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
299 Dondanville Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has accumulated 220 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The seafood restaurant was shut down three times for rodent and pest activity. A fire safety violation in 2020 documented a portable fire extinguisher with its gauge in the red zone. The facility has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $3,400 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $800. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in August 2023, inspectors found 23 violations including 8 high-priority items, and in October 2024, an emergency order callback found continued violations on consecutive days.
Most recent closure: October 16, 2024 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (3)
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025059844 | $600.00 | Jun 17, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2025005558 | $800.00 | Oct 16, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 5--2023058326 | $800.00 | Aug 23, 2023 | Jacksonville | |
| 5--2019008202 | $400.00 | Feb 8, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher next to walk in cooler has gauge needle in the red.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 7 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 10 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between October 16, 2024 and October 18, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine was last shut down on October 16, 2024 for rodent, roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine are: Single-use items, Management awareness, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine had?
- Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine find?
- Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $2,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Saltwater Cowboys in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: S W Cowboys Seafoods (2020).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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