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RUSTICA AT SAINT JOHNS

70 SILVER FOREST DR STE 115, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092

License #6502531

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RUSTICA AT SAINT JOHNS in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 3 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [24-17-4] Silverware/utensils/containers dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying containers from dishmachine with a cloth.
  • [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as a liner in multiple raw fish containers. Chef removed paper towels.
  • [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor in the bar. Employee moved bucket to shelf.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid in storage cabinet.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank in bar area is unsecured.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter on kitchen counter at 55F. Chef states butter left out for a few minutes to soften. Butter placed back in reach in cooler. Discussed holding garlic butter on time controls with Chef and operator.
  • [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Six servers and three cooks are missing employee food handler training.
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RUSTICA AT SAINT JOHNS looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

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