Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
2065 Sr 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Smart Stay Inn of St. Augustine, a 28-seat permanent food service facility in Saint Augustine, has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection across 15 inspections between September 2021 and December 2025, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, appearing as high-priority findings in August 2025 (cited three times in a single inspection) and April 2022. An August 2025 inspection documented nine violations including two high-priority handwashing findings and two intermediate violations, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility also received an administrative complaint recommendation following an April 2022 inspection that included violations for employee health reporting, handwashing, food contact surfaces, and allergen awareness. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 resulted in call back compliance with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine had?
- Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine find?
- Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Smart Stay Inn of St Augustine 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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