In case you find yourself in sunny Florida and are curious about the health inspection status of your favorite local eateries, fret not. We have the skinny on the latest reports in St. Johns County to keep you in the loop.

As of December 25-31, 2023, we’ve got the scoop on restaurant inspections in the area. It’s worth noting that some of the more recent follow-up inspections may not be included in this report.

But before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s get a little disclaimer out in the open. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation wants to remind us that inspection reports are just a snapshot in time. Therefore, any given establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted in their most recent inspection. Now, let’s dig into the good stuff.

While some eateries in St. Johns County received perfect scores during their inspections, not all were that fortunate. Despite a follow-up inspection on the horizon, one restaurant ended up with some high-priority violations. Yikes!

Shout out to Libby’s Thai Bistro located at 525 Sr 16 Suite 103 in Saint Augustine for achieving a flawless score. Great job, Libby’s!

Unfortunately, the news wasn’t so great for Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2375 Fl-16 in St. Augustine. They were flagged for some high-priority violations, including live flying insects in the kitchen and food preparation areas. Not ideal at all.

As for overseeing all dining establishments in Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation has got it covered. And if you happen to come across any unsanitary conditions during your dining adventures, you can report them to the department. They’ll dispatch inspectors to check everything out. You can contact the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant online.

Now, you might be wondering what all those terms in the restaurant inspection reports mean. Simply put, basic violations mean the place isn’t quite up to standard, while warnings are given for violations that have to be fixed by a certain date. If things don’t improve, it could lead to administrative action. And in the worst-case scenario, an emergency order could be issued, leading to immediate closure.

So, there you have it – the inside scoop on St. Johns County restaurant inspections. Stay informed and stay safe while dining out!