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85 AVA WAY STE #104, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.819.6889
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person come out of walk in cooler and touch raw beef without washing his hands first. Addressed and person washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sweet and sour sauce. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf of reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in both hand washing sinks. Spoons in back and book and charger in front. Person in charge removed all items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cups used to scoop flour and rice. Tin can used as a rice scoop. Person in charge removed all items.
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dry rag used under raw shell eggs. Person in charge removed rag.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was open. Person in charge closed door.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged between 2 prep tables. Person in charge removed knife.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw eggs over broth. In tall white reach in freezer raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved beef.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in chicken and beef. Person in charge removed bowls.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front gas lines. Person in charge removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting boards. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawing at room temperature. Still mostly frozen. Placed inside walk in cooler.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in back are wood and need to be painted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2025. Discussed with person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above ready to eat sauces. Person in charge moved raw beef to bottom shelf.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed person in charge touch raw egg rolls and raw egg roll stuffing while talking to inspector about them. Discussed with person in charge about not touching food unnecessarily.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal foods on multiple shelves above and mixed in with establishments food for guests. Discussed proper walk-in cooler storage levels and segregating personal food from public service food with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cellphone above food prep table and flip-top cooler. Observed batteries stored above food prep table on shelf. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wooden shelves near fryers constructed of non-sealed wood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wooden shelves near fryer heavily soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door prevented from closing and left open. Discussed with person in charge.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat sauce containers in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed chicken on different shelf below ready to eat foods.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed barehand contact with raw chicken, and beef, as well as cooked noodles during preparation process. Employee washed hands in between items. Cooked noodles get reheated to order reaching temperatures above 145F per person in charge. Discussed gloves with person in charge.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed refrigerator handles and microwave handles soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed three employee drinks on prep table. Person in charge removed drinks.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on floor in kitchen and in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed some cases on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer,walk-in cooler,reach in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door prevented from self closing by person in charge, to allow ventilation. Discussed with person in charge above air curtains, screens and keeping exterior opening protected from environmental contamination.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door left open for ventilation when flying insects present inside kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person in charge start emptying cut cabbage into container without hand washing. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person in charge speak to employee about hand washing and employee washed hands inside triple sink. Person in charge asked employee to wash hands inside hand washing station.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door left open for ventilation when flying insects present inside kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing inside standing untrained water in triple sink. Person in charge empty water and placed shrimp in walk-in cooler.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person in charge start emptying cut cabbage into container without hand washing. Discussed with person in charge.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect by triple sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person in charge speak to employee about hand washing and employee washed hands inside triple sink. Person in charge asked employee to wash hands inside hand washing station.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door left open for ventilation when flying insects present inside kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing inside standing untrained water in triple sink. Person in charge empty water and placed shrimp in walk-in cooler.
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near back door where food is being prepared. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects behind cook line on rotten food on floor. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects on rotten food behind deep freezer.
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near back door where food is being prepared. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects behind cook line on rotten food on floor. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects on rotten food behind deep freezer.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person in charge wash black/green mold like substance from fan fixtures in walk-in cooler, rinse hands off in triple sink and start bare hand contacting raw chicken during prep without hand hand washing with soap. Discussed with person in charge and person in charge washed hands in hand washing station with soap.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse off bowl, hand dry it with paper towels and begin filling it with flour. Discussed with both employee and person in charge about wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects near back door where food is being prepared. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects behind cook line on rotten food on floor. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects on rotten food behind deep freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler Observed raw beef over ready to eat washed peeled onions Person in charge placed beef below ready to eat.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed chicken below beef.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken shell egg in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray paint left on food preparation table while food is being prepared. Person in charge moved paint away from food area.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed person in charge preparing raw chicken in triple sink without the use of gloves.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed food manager certificate expired on 5/23/2024 with no other proof of another certified food service manager employed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop brown rice.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed condenser unit fan guards in walk-in cooler heavily soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. Person in charge started cleaning during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed three employee beverages on food prep table and above flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and keys above food on cook line. Person in charge removed employee belongs from food area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on deep freezer and flip-top cooler torn in multiple places.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed rotten food on floor begin cook line and deep freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed cut lettuce draining on floor. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler on shelf. Observed bag of rice on floor in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top cooler, deep freezers, walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed handles on bulk food containers soiled with food debris
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door left open for ventilation while flying insects are in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils/food container dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee rinse off bowl, hand dry it with paper towels and begin filling it with flour. Discussed with both employee and person in charge about wash, rinse, and sanitize and air drying.
Stored food not covered. Observed eight containers of uncovered food in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 4lb bamboo tin cans with major dents on seams. Observed 2 3lb water chestnuts tin cans with major dents on seams.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed menu lining sheet pans on speed rack soiled with grease and food debris. Person in charge states sheet pans are used for fried food items. Discussed with person in charge to not use menus to line food pans. Person in charge disposed of soiled menus.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in freezer.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable cutting boards on prep table stained with food debris.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Observed one employee hired within one week of inspection has not been informed of his reporting responsibilities.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station by front counter. Person in charge added soap.
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. Observed one employee hired for more than 60 days missing food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk-in cooler made previous days morning not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo container used to scoop salt. Observed tin can used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed tin and to go from container.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed condenser fan in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on top of reach in freezer. Person in charge removed cardboard.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed apron used to cover raw chicken on triple sink. Person in charge removed apron.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to secure cardboard down to reach in freezer. Person in charge removed tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of flip-top cooler. Observed employee personal items on shelf above flip-top cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near triple sink. Discuss with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance on flip-top cooler, reach in cooler, walk-in cooler. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old lettuce stuck to clean bowl stored above triple sink. Discussed with person in charge.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and Rangoons in walk-in cooler without covers. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing in triple sink without running water. Person in charge placed beef in walk-in cooler and turned water on chicken.
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person in charge take order at point of sale and move to triple sink to wash uncooked rice with bare hand contact. Immediately discussed with person in charge and they washed hands in hand washing station.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in charge bare hand contact cooked cooling noodles to place noodles in food containers. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge was unsure if noodles reach 145F when reheating for service. Advised person in charge to use gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink in kitchen.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed establishment menus lining sheet pans on speed rack in kitchen. 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station by front counter missing soap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed black/green mold like substance soiled cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelves. Discussed with person in charge.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to tape cardboard down on deep freezer. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup stored above flip-top cooler and food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys,cellphone,and ear pods stored above food.p on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door left open for ventilation without the use of screen door. Discussed with person in charge.
Stored food not covered. Observed tofu stored in walk-in cooler not covered. person in charge added plastic wrap.
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.