Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe has 12 inspections in the public record. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Operator switch over to chemical no test strips **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Cooked pasta 48F, lemon butter 52F, garlic butter 55F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Cooked pasta on line 46F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Operator switch over to chemical no test strips **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Operator switch over to chemical 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
16-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Cooked pasta 48F, lemon butter 52F, garlic butter 55F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-54-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Still missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline lemon butter (65F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no way to measure temperature for hot water sanitizer dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink entrance of kitchen. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher machine max temp on dish temp check 155F. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used at salad bar station for Parmesan. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters above cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
45
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in reach in cooler overnight butter (57F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight butter (57F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has frozen meat inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit for hot water sanitizer.
16-62-1
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. No proof of training for some employees currently on staff.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute for drinks heavily soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk containers of oil stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in kitchen. Walk in shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floor throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce stored over ready to eat lasagna.
08B-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in salad bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
33
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in cooler overnight; Chicken 51F, marinara 51F, beef, meatballs 54F, pasta 51F, shell eggs 52F, fish 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Server station; tomato sauce 55F, tomatoes, lettuce, butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler;Chicken 51F, marinara 51F, beef, meatballs 54F, pasta 51F, shell eggs 52F, fish 51F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. Server station; tomato sauce 55F, tomatoes, lettuce, butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in several cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen is soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing both hand washing signs at sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease/dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor has exposed concrete.
36-02-5
47
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line,Bottle drink on top of flip top reach-in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In under counter reach-in cooler at station near front door, cardboard used to line shelves for bottle drinks.
14-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen, unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on stand up reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer soiled. At cook line, hood filters over grill have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drink wait station, plastic cup used in grated parm and chocolate chips. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Some staff still missing training. Jose Romero 1.20.22. Has completed national registry certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Owner has no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 60 seats indoors and is only licensed for 36. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time needed to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Kitchen personnel removed extra seating to allow paperwork to be completed correctly, signed and submitted. Paperwork has been completed but not signed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe.
How does Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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