THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL

Name: THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL
Address: 265 E MARINA COVE DR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32080, US
Rating: 78.6

265 E MARINA COVE DR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32080

License #6502541

🍽️ American ℹ️

78.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

April 27, 2026 · 4 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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THE BLACK MOLLY GRILL in ST AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 8 critical, 8 major, 20 minor.

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February 13, 2024

The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 4 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile vents soiled with dust build up.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline has dark grooves thats no longer cleanable.
[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 above food prep station. Employee removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance on ice plate.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on side of table. Person in charge discarded.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at server station are wet nesting.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed all.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook cooking proteins then change gloves without washing hands. Addressed and cook washed his hands then placed gloves on.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above fill line; Burger 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed inside reach in cooler. At middle reach in cooler; Feta 56F, roasted Feta 56F, roaste tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( - Cold Holding) tomatoes 69F, clams 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Added to
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; Onions 82F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge discarded. Onions placed on time control. Lemon butter 132F, reheated to 136F; ( - Hot Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled underneath blade. Person in charge had slicer cleaned.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Cook had tongs wrapped in rubber bands holding a cloth. Person in charge removed all items and got new tongs.
[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. Missing training for newer staff.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled.