ASADO LIFE
173 ASADO WAY, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 4072809296
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies by front cutting boards.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2026Administrative 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flies by front cutting boards.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is below the rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Market place; baked beans, whipped butter, hummus, potato salad, Gorgonzola aioli 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Market place; baked beans, whipped butter, hummus, potato salad, Gorgonzola aioli 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is before the split. Person in charge unscrewed and placed in correct spot of after the split on external hose.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on cook line. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop smoked salt and panko. Person in charge removed cups.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards and reach in cooler boards are deeply grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal back in 2 door cooler. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler at back of line have black mold like substance on them. Person in charge has gaskets cleaned.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) left double panned above cool line with no ice. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer too cool. All items tested 41F or below by end of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employee wash hands in double prep sink. Discussed with employee and employee finished washing hands in hand washing station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee soup on food prep table while employee was setting up blender. Employee moved soup away from prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with drawers with torn gaskets. Observed door on drawer reach in cooler no sealing properly. Person in charge stated they have asked for quotes for repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line cooler gaskets soiled with food debris Observed new drawer reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 12 live flying insects around bar floor drains and next to tap cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with y splitter missing vacuum on green side.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed non continuous cooking on burgers at cook line. Provided written procedures to person in charge and they filled them out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple heavily soiled cutting boards on flip-top coolers and prep tables.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip-top cooler by asado grill: cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) left double panned without ice. Person in charge placed ice on tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion au jus (120F - Hot Holding) on steamer well turned off due to faulty breaker. Person in charge placed au jus on grill to reheat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing food container by hand in dish pit and placing washed food container on green rack to dry without sanitation step. Discussed proper wash, rinse, sanitizing steps with employee. Food container was placed in quat bath to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs on speed rack above butter, hot fudge, bread. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed seared roasts left on speed rack next to oven for up to two hours per person in charge. Person in charge states they sear roasts less than 60mins and cool until placed in oven for overnight cooking. Provided written procedures to person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards on flip-top coolers and portable on prep tables are stained with food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed market grab n go items missing packaging date.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook take chicken off grill at chicken breast (148F - Cooking). Cook placed back on grill. Retested at (178F - Cooking).
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine reach 157F using a min max thermometer. Person in charge will call service. Triple sink set up at 200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef burger (60F - Cold Holding) on counter in ice bin. Person in charge placed bag of beef burgers in reach in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed y splitter on hose Bibb at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on green hose side.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter, chicken, on time without written plan. Discussed with person in charge and they filled out written plan.
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