THE KOOKABURRA
1835 US HWY 1 S STE 133-135, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
License #6502141
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →THE KOOKABURRA in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in food prep area.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not upside down on clean dish rack. Person in charge arranged pots to be inverted
- [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 other personal items on prep table. Person in charge removed.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured.
- [08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler out in public area and open to the public. Person in charge locked reach in cooler.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are dusty.
- [46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By coolers. Person in charge removed coolers.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized it.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink is missing at back sink. Person in charge replaced.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front; cheddar pot pies 121F. Discussed time control and emailed it to operator.
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