A1A BURRITOWORK TACO SHOP
671 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.217.7451
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw shrimp and Mahi in reach in cooler back kitchen area. Operator reorganized.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso (125F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge turned dial up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with black debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor from coolers. Person in charge squeegeed the water into floor drain.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed condensation dripping off mini split AC near open container of chips. Person in charge placed lid on chips and slid it away from AC
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed boxes of gloves on prep table soiled with food debris. Observed under section of metal shelves above chips soiled with food debris.
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed double door reach in cooler: ambient air 44F, Black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (42-46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (46F - Cold Holding) for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge stated cooler was left open for order and for cleaning. Person in charge had items moved to another cooler without date marks lower ambient temperature.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket x 2 (Quaternary 500++ppm); person in charge remade buckets to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed cutting board in flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor near reach in cooler by drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from reach in cooler
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alto-shaam: rice x 2 (133F - Hot Holding). Person in charge stated they mix cold salsa with cooked rice and cold salsa bring down the rice temperature. Person in charge reheated to 165F during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade on can opened soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed plug in fly glue trap device above sink and prep area. Person in charge removed device from food area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind make line. Person in charge had employee clean water up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from small reach in cooler behind make line.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Jalapeños.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has food debris. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves soiled.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw shrimp and Mahi in reach in cooler back kitchen area. Operator reorganized.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Andrew and Alex not informed of responsibility. Both employees signed document during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator stored on brick.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop salt. Person in charge removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has black mold like substance and is grooved. Person in charge removed board.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee does not have a beard guard. He placed one on.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods has debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler on prep line is soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout cookline and prep line and dish line has exposed concrete.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink out side.
Jun 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can dented tomatoes on storage rack.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe staff with gloves on holding his phone. Addressed immediately and person put phone away and took gloves of and washed his hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink out side.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle in back area not labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash in ladies restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline and tall 2 door in back are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on back of soda machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of make table on cook line and tall reach in cooler in back area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler across from triple sink, raw chicken stored over ground beef. Employee moved chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In roll top cooler across from grill, cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); grated mixed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); Baja sauce (45F - Cold Holding) In drawers under grill, raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator they had been in and out of the cooler during lunch rush. Operator placed all items in ice bath. In reach-in cooler in back of building next to triple sink, black beans (47F - Cold Holding). All re temps at or below 41F, except for salsa at 48F. Operator placed salsa in different cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach-in cooler across from triple sink, Baja sauce (46F - Cooling, 2nd temp after 2.5 hours 45F); in large plastic covered container cut lettuce (58F - Cooling, 2nd temp after 2.5 hours 48F) in multiple bags stacked on each other. Per operator, Baja sauce and cut lettuce had been prepped 1 hour prior. Operator placed all times in different reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back of kitchen on prep counter across triple sink, can opener blade has debris buildup.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda station outside, ice bin plate has mold-like substance. Also, ice shoot on soda machine has mold-like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees on cook line wearing multiple bracelets.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. On cook line, under triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above prep line has debris buildup.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler next to triple sink, unwashed tomatoes and avocados stored over ready to eat onions and black beans. Operator moved ready to eat items.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.