CHEZ L'AMOUR
45 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected May 30, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green curry (110F - Hot Holding). Person in charge started reheating to 165F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022060435 | Sep 23, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile wall in kitchen cracked and missing tiles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on floor in shed. Discussed with person in charge.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar in dinning room without a hand washing station. No plans on file to confirm location of hand washing station.
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar in dinning room without a hand washing station. No plans on file to confirm location of hand washing station.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior door of microwave soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by sanibucket and knives. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar in dinning room without a hand washing station. No plans on file to confirm location of hand washing station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle at bar filled with blue liquid not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on cook line filled with blue liquid missing label.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large silver pressurized tank out by back door not secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wall tiles cracked and missing near cook line flip-top cooler.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell quail eggs above unwashed produced in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed raw shell eggs on bottle shelf.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid. Employee added lid and straw.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in cooler soiled with food debris/black/green mold like substance.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (55F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of ice on front counter. Discussed completely submerging all time/temperature controlled for safety foods in ice. Person in charge may implement time control. Provided blank written procedures to person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green curry (110F - Hot Holding). Person in charge started reheating to 165F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon not identified on menu. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge added star to smoked salmon dish during inspection.
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