BESTBET

Name: BESTBET
Address: 800 MARKETPLACE DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084, US
Rating: 89.4

800 MARKETPLACE DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

License #6502464

89.4 Grade B / 100

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BESTBET in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 2 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (77F - Cold Holding) at front counter since 10am per person in charge. Person in charge disposed of butter. Discussed time control and provided blank written procedures
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee vape pen above expo window. Person in charge removed and placed away from food area.
[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 house made Cesar dressing in walk-in cooler with date marked 3/16. Person in charge disposed of dressing.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler training expired in 2025.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of tomatoes dented at the seam.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind bar area wet nesting.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink left of reach in freezer blocked by brooms and trash can. Operator removed items.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board of reach in cooler across from grill station. Operator removed phone.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed June 1,2025. Operator printed updated license and posted.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath equipment soiled. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dishwasher not getting to proper temperature for sanitation of dishes.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled and interior reach in freezer.
[16-54-4] Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. High temp dishwasher max temp 149F.

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