Ancient City Brunch Bar
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
90
Score
Ancient City Brunch Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not upside down between uses. Person in charge inverted.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small reach in cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
90
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee in kitchen at expo line touch phone and proceed to place gloves on. Immediately discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on floor at bar. Person in charge removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 live flying insects at bar surrounding mop head. Person in charge removed mop head from bar to outside. Person in charge started killing flying insects. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in reach in coolers stained with food debris. Observed milk foaming wand on espresso machine at bar soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in back part of kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Observed Waste line at soda gun holster no long enough to reach floor drain.
29-17-4
52
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries and bakery items left on display uncovered at coffee bar. Person in charge placed items behind coffee bar away from guest area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in warehouse washing area. Observed approximately three live flying insects at bar.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed animal fat (56F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved with black streaks.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers being used.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in 91F water. Person in charge turned up burner.
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line cooler torn.
14-11-5
45
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered ice molds in freezer under condenser unit with frozen evidence that the condenser dripped into ice. Person in charge placed ice in dish pit to be disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip at bar. Person in charge removed from food area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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. Observed front of house food handler certifications missing.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
22-02-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan missing food items and specified time frame. Person in charge completely filled out time control paper work during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar and behind reach in cooler at bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles at kitchen entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles on cook line. Person in charge removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) person in charge remade bucket at Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Sep 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jul 7, 2023
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. At time of inspection person in charge unable to provide employee food handler training certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Manager ordered books and needs more time to finish training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ancient City Brunch Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ancient City Brunch Bar on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ancient City Brunch Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ancient City Brunch Bar.
How does Ancient City Brunch Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Ancient City Brunch Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Ancient City Brunch Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ancient City Brunch Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ancient City Brunch Bar 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 Ancient City Brunch Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ancient City Brunch Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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