THE KOOKABURRA

Name: THE KOOKABURRA
Address: 1835 US HWY 1 S STE 133-135, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084, US
Rating: 47.8

1835 US HWY 1 S STE 133-135, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

License #6502141

47.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · 8 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE KOOKABURRA in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 63 total violations — 8 critical, 10 major, 45 minor.

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September 11, 2024

The latest inspection on October 20, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I can of tomatoes on rack is dented.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef in walk in cooler placed in cooler yesterday 48F.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front case; chicken pies, beef pies, veggie pies 131F. Place on time control and emailed to Kya.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and iPhone on prep table. Person in charge moved.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes in front of back door. Person in charge moved boxes.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bags of onions on floor. Person in charge moved onions.
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Both front employees have artificial nails that are painted.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors through kitchen and bakery soiled with old food debris.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave by kitchen entrance soiled with food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing station at bakery entrance. Employee hung provided sign.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large double door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed non food contact parts of floor mixers and other bakery equipment soiled with food debris.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards on condenser unit in walk-in cooler heavily soiled with black/green/white mold like substance.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed blueberries on top of ready to eat meat sauce. Employee moved blueberries.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen opened chicken breast in deep freezer on top of ziplock vegetables. Discussed with employee.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed half n half opened on 5/16 per date mark in walk-in cooler. Employee threw away.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station by bakery entrance. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station by triple sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station by bakery entrance.