CASA MAYA
22 HYPOLITA ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.823.0787
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 12 visits since April 2024
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in ware washing and ice machine area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022029464 | Apr 21, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $400 |
| 5--2019016432 | Feb 20, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw eggs over sauce. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In dish room; Spray hose hanging in sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are not in order.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream and milk not dated.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand washing sink at bar. Person in charge removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table. Person in charge removed coffee.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from table. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled on the inside.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several personal drinks in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed drinks.
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Test at 0ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags do not have last date sold.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have sanitizer strips. Person in charge brought test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge replaced paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bar tender is not certified.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers have soiled handles in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen floors are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cookline.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down. Person in charge moved mop.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects in ware washing and ice machine area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 500++ppm). Person in charge diluted solution too 100ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two gallons of milk opened more than 24 hours per inspection missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink. Discussed immediately and employee moves too hand washing station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed upstairs drink station hand washing sink used to dump drinks by evidence of ice,limes,and straws inside sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed upstairs drink station hand washing sink missing paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed upstairs drink station hand washing sink missing soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filed with light yellow liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added label.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed upstairs drink station hand washing sink missing sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wood around hand sink in ware washing area surrounded by unsealed wood. Discussed with person in charge.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored in between wall and pipes. Observed knifes stored behind hand washing station and wall in warewashing.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge attempted to prime machine and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 50ppm chlorine, and called Ecolab for service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bagged queso cheese (68F - Cold Holding)left on top of microwave for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in ice bucket and in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near dish machine blocked by rack. Person in charge removed rack and unblocked hand washing station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above flip-top cooler on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and reach in freezer in storage area soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sipping cloth fluid at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge had employee remake at 100ppm chlorine.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork and fish storage above ready to eat cooked shrimp and vegetables on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged speed rack. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat sauces. Person in charge placed egg on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip-top cooler in kitchen by steamer table. flip-top cooler by steamer: house made salsa (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Hot Holding); oil and garlic (58F - Hot Holding). Ambient air 48F. Person in charge has work order for cooler already. Food has been inside reach in cooler for less than 2 hour per person in charge. Person in charge had employees move food to another working flip-top cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags missing last date served marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 4 portable cutting board on storage rack in dish area heavily stained with black streaks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by raw oyster bar blocked by bucket with cut lettuce. Person in charge removed bucket from hand washing station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior deflector plate on ice machine by dish washer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed large plastic food container used in storage of ready to eat cut vegetables melted on one side. Discussed with person in charge.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in upstairs wait station cracked and buckling. Discussed with person in charge.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oysters on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed on shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of pork thawing in sink without running water. Person in charge placed pork in walk-in cooler to finish thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood around hand washing station by dish machine not sealed.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over counter pain medication stored above prep table and steamer well on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at wait station near outdoor bar at 400++ppm chlorine. Person in charge had employee remake sanitizer bucket to 100ppm chlorine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing date marks of last product sold. Discussed with person in charge. Provided DBPR shell stock hand out to operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed carnitas from previous morning in walk-in cooler not date marked. Observed Mayan soup from previous day not date marked in walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking with person in charge.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in dish washing area blocked by utensils and cleaning chemicals. Person in charge removed everything blocking hand washing station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with purple liquid missing common named label. Person in charge added label to bottle.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in warehouse washing area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing last date served. Discussed with person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed additional food prep and display cases added on first floor near back door and across from raw bar. Observed additional bar, food prep area, ware washing area on second floor in line with existing small kitchen area Observed steam table in first floor kitchen replaced with flip-top cooler. Observed hand washing station in first floor kitchen moved onto the other side of flip-top cooler. Observed exterior bars, one along side of building and one near back door not on plans.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on ground under oyster consumer advisory. Person in charge had employees sweep and remove roaches.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground in warehouse washing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment in kitchen soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers and drawers soiled with food debris
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.