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AFRICAN LOVE KITCHEN

509 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-392-8637

Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD6550157
Grade history
NOV 23
JUN 24
NOV 24
NOV 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document during inspection
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station soiled with grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager certification expired Jennifer M trained 8/5/20.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee expired Ibrahim M trained 3/17/22.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station soiled with grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwash sink. Operator removed towel.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer station is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 86F. Operator dumped out water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 967 CATALINA RD, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document during inspection
Intermediate/11-27-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front and back doors not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4

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.