Amici Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Amici Italian Restaurant 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun a bar station soiled with dark colored substance.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelve by pizza prep station soiled with food debris. Operator removed to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline prep station no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
61
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher not sanitizing properly 0 ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees not informed of responsibility. Emailed operator document for employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar. Operator vacuum out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's and women's restrooms. Operator printed and placed signs in restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging with food. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not sanitizing properly 0 ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
50
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Extension given. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Establishment still does not have a food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Extension given. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment can only provide 2 certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Extension given. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Prime rib 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight; ground beef 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat cream. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; butter 71F. Per person in charge he was softening butter to make compound. Person in charge heated butter. In reach in cooler overnight; Prime rib 47F; ( - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight; ground beef 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tank was empty. Replaced and it still tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle at bar is dirty. person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment can only provide 2 certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as a scoop in breading and corn starch. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer
16-55-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at end of cookline.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar; scoop handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of 2nd reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
27
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have proof of training for any staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time extended. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: No proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have proof of training for any staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Time extended. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 10ppm after priming serveral times. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In larger reach in cooler overnight; Reach in cooler; butter, scallops 47F, scallops 46F, cheese 48F, sword fish 44F, mashed potatoes 48F, meatballs 45F, pasta-small 44F, cooked ground beef 55F, ; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In large reach in cooler overnight; Reach in cooler; butter, scallops 47F, scallops 46F, cheese 48F, sword fish 44F, mashed potatoes 48F, meatballs 45F, pasta-small 44F, cooked ground beef 55F, ; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Paper towel lining scallop container.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Wrong kind of spray hose at sink. Hose and sprayer are in sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining scallops on cookline. Person in charge removed and discarded scallops.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have proof of training for any staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in small reach in cooler in back area not dated. Milks 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher; unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in floor sugar and semolina. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing sanitizer on cookline.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Damp cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink at bar. Person in charge wrote one and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both large make table on cook line and little in back have water in bottom.
29-49-6
21
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mozzarella cheese and goat cheese dated 9/20.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several oyster tags not marked with last date served, or in chronological order.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge unable to provide written plan to clean biohazard event. Emailed operator during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is pickling beets with hot brine, have some from 1/14 during inspection. Establishment also cans homemade spaghetti sauce. **Warning**
03G-42-1
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar and balsamic dressing have raw shell egg as ingredient, not identified on menu. Person in charge changed menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds milk for breading station on time with no written paperwork available during inspection. Provided paperwork to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles of yellow chemicals with no label. Person in charge labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Jams made in house for customer self service missing name, address and product identity.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler at prep area by walk in cooler with debris buildup. Interior of keg cooler with mold like substance and water. Fans in walk in cooler with debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels in pan in reach in cooler on line stored without tag.
01C-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle from employee restroom. Also, door not self closing.
32-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light stored over food storage in kitchen, over food prep in server area.
35B-02-4
37
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottles on counter at bar with silverware. Employee removed chemical spray bottle from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe coming out of wall by sautee area.
29-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in between urinals in mens restroom. Discussed with person in charge.
36-24-5
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Squash creme date marked 10/29
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tile by kitchen. With standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base on kitchen cooler.
29-49-6
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amici Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amici Italian Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amici Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amici Italian Restaurant.
How does Amici Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Amici Italian Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Amici Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amici Italian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amici Italian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amici Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amici Italian Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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