FORD'S GARAGE

Name: FORD'S GARAGE
Address: 550 OUTLET MALL BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084, US
Rating: 61.6

550 OUTLET MALL BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

License #6502365

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61.6 Grade F / 100

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FORD'S GARAGE in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 26 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 24 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 29, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked at drink station with visible moisture.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at drinks station.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash cart blocking rear exit door labeled emergency exit. Person in charge removed the cart from blocking the exit.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers: salmon (45F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding) all product stocked 1015 am. Drawers do not close all the way on equipment. Person in charge added ice bags to all products.
[21-45-1] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on cook line using sink and surface chemical sanitizer not reading minimum sanitizing strength per manufacturer recommendations. Person in charge dumped bucket and filled it back up and retested at 700ppm.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed cook line burger drawer do not stay closed and sealed when in use possibly causing temperature issues. Observed reach in cooler door on cook line not close and seal tightly.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two expired food handler certificates for current employees in binder.

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