CASTAWAY CANTINA
300 A1A BEACH BLVD, Saint Augustine Beach FL 32080 · 904.461.9004
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Southwest chili and chipolte mixes dated 3.12. Today is 3.22. Items were discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on top shelf of double door reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of food.
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reaching cooler under 4 hours Cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator put food items on ice to bring down to proper temp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cookline blocked by equipment. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employee Isaac.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris and mold like substance. Hood filters on cookline soiled with dust buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in front handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bib case not stored six inches off the floor. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service box of cups store on floor. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored outside on ground. Operator removed and hang upside down.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 11 packages of thawed fish in drawer under flat top, on cook line and not cut open.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11packages of fish thawed in pan under cook top not cut open or out of packaging. Operator discarded all fish during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board to reach in cooler on cook line with debris buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing in ceiling near cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup under fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic container stacked on shelf with clean dishes near cook line.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no certified food manager present Establishment has 2 certified food managers with person in charge at time of inspection with food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole in the flip top reach in cooler from the previous day missing product date marking. Employee placed date mark on container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to the flip top reach in cooler. Employee relocated the beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in the standup reach in cooler over products to be served to customers. Operator relocated the employee boxed lunch.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor by the stand up reach in cooler. Operator provided second bucket to relocate sanitizer from the floor.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Southwest chili and chipolte mixes dated 3.12. Today is 3.22. Items were discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Southwest chili and chipolte mixes dated 3.12.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge removed
Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in cooler on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Person in charge moved cups.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer chicken not covered. Person in charge covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung to dry.
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