CASA DE SOLANA
21 AVILES ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-824-3555
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through grease trap drains. Observed new grease trap plumbing over flows when three compartment sink is drained. Person in charge has catch bucket to prevent water from overflowing on ground. Person in charge has work order with plumber.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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. Staffs certificates have expired.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through grease trap drains. Observed new grease trap plumbing over flows when three compartment sink is drained. Person in charge has catch bucket to prevent water from overflowing on ground. Person in charge has work order with plumber.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing station in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed new grease trap plumbing over flows when three compartment sink is drained. Person in charge has catch bucket to prevent water from overflowing on ground. Person in charge has work order with plumber.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refrigerator: diced ham (54F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) on door of refrigerator. Refrigerator set at 42F ambient. Person in charge dropped thermostat down on refrigerator and moved items to back of refrigerator.
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
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of plastic water on floor.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23. Discussed with person in charge.
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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge hung on wall.
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. Some employees hired less than 60 days have not been informed of their employee reporting agreement. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Discussed with person in charge.
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