How many restaurants are in Saint Augustine, Florida?

There are 538 restaurants tracked in Saint Augustine, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Saint Augustine?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Saint Augustine is 87.3 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Saint Augustine, Florida

St. Johns County · 538 restaurants

As the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine brings 450 years of history to its 450+ restaurant scene. The cobblestoned St. George Street in the historic district draws tourists to its collection of restaurants, while the San Marco Avenue corridor and Anastasia Island offer more locally oriented dining. The city's food culture blends Southern, Spanish, and Minorcan influences — including the famous datil pepper that flavors many local dishes.

538

Restaurants

43.2%

A-Rated

87.3

Avg Score

2,198

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

538

Graded restaurants

537

Inspection records

2,198

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Saint Augustine has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

Best supporting links

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About Dining in Saint Augustine

Of Saint Augustine's 537 graded restaurants, 43.2% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 13.4% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 72 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Saint Augustine is 87.3 out of 100, based on 2,198 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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