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6101 A1A S UNIT 111, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-429-9906
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings under air conditioning unit in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,950
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025036863 | Nov 6, 2024 | Aug 18, 2025 | $750 |
| 5--2023015588 | Jan 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2023003385 | Oct 24, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Double door reach in cooler: black beans made 7/28 (61F - Cooling) discussed strategies for proper cooler with person in charge.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed Double door reach in cooler: black beans made 7/28 (61F - Cooling).
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 6lb can of fruit. Person in charge placed in car to return to supplier.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork and ground beef. Person in charge placed chicken on bottom shelf.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella on ice (54F - Cold Holding) for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge added more ice. Discussed time control options.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (88F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on main flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed cigarette odor and cigarette butts in fire pit bowl inside indoors enclosed dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near drain under triple sink. Observed standing ding water on top of chemical buckets under dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind and under kitchen equipment and bag n box dispenser soiled with old food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable sewer/grease trap odor in ware washing area. Observed no sewage or waste water on floor, however observed standing water and old food debris
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed cigarette odor and cigarette butts in fire pit bowl inside indoors enclosed dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef container over slice deli ham container in reach in cooler. Operator organized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw red fish and tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher has debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw red fish and tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine station wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets has food debris. Hood filters has grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves has build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in main reach in cooler on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen exposed concrete.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit for dish machine operator has quat not chlorine.
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. Employees Thomas, Tim, Preston, and Sabrina not informed of responsibility. Emailed operator document.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food no hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at soda machine wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters in kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters top of of ice machine not protected. Operator covered.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator cleaned water up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors in kitchen exposed concrete.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter. Operator put in bucket.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Observed pork dated 1-2-2025. Observed Cuban chicken dated 12-28-2024. Observed crushed pineapple dated 12-6-2024. Operator voluntarily discarded all food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzle in wait station has mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups in wait station wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed brillo pad in hole in wall by ac unit in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and wall behind flat grill with grease buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors throughout kitchen area.
Nov 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 13 rodent droppings under air conditioner which is open to cookline.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 44F, Slaw 48F, pasta salad 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 44F, Slaw 48F, pasta salad 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Both in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese dated 10.16 today is 11.6.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above chicken on cookline. Person in charge moved speaker.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on large reach in cooler are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets have black/mold like substance on them in reach in freezer.
Side vents/ Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner vent in kitchen is dusty. Next to back back door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of large reach in cooler has water ion bottom shelf. Where salsa, slaw and pasta salad are located.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and dish area.
Water draining onto floor surface. From air conditioner.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; bottom; potato salad, hummus 47F, pasta salad 51F, tomatoes, sour cream 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; bottom; potato salad, hummus 47F, pasta salad 51F, tomatoes, sour cream 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On clean dish rack in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in ceiling are dusty.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has debris in it. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Areas of exposed concrete on floor in kitchen. At end of cookline and in dish area.
Sep 8, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel stored on shelf by first roll top cooler. Person in Charge moved gel.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water above prep table.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings under air conditioning unit in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At second roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelves across from flat top, potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F - Cold Holding). At last roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelf across from flat top, raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) Operator threw all food in trash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At second roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelves across from flat top, potato salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F - Cold Holding). Operator threw all food in trash. At last roll top reach-in cooler on bottom shelf across from flat top, raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) Operator threw all food in trash.
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. Establishment missing training from some employees.
Ceiling tile missing. Above ac storage unit, ceiling tile pushed back. Person in Charge put tile back.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in kitchen have dust buildup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door, gaps above, on sides, and below door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dish area, hole in wall with with dry rub marks around hole. Employee cleaned rub marks off with bleach.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in first reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At second roll top cooler across from flat top has gaskets with food buildup. Low boy reach-in freezer across from air conditioning utility closet, gaskets have food buildup. Hoods above flat top have grease buildup.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen, floors unsealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to dish area on shelf, bulk container of sugar has no label. Employee put added label.
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.