HOTBOX
50 FULLERWOOD DR, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904 859 7189
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage waste water on ground behind food truck. Person in charge stoped leaking connection from external tank to grease trap temporarily. Operator needs time to go to hardware store next morning.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 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
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer is on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket.
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.26.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have food training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 89F. Person in charge emptied water.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted near point of sale system. Person in charge hung up consumer advisory.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off oven handles.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed knives and forks presented food contact surface up. Person in charge inverted.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food on prep table left expose to environmental contamination risk due to windows being opened without screening. Person in charge closed windows
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage waste water on ground behind food truck. Person in charge stoped leaking connection from external tank to grease trap temporarily. Operator needs time to go to hardware store next morning.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by drying dishes. Person in charge moved dishes.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food kept mixed in with establishment food. Person in charge labeled and separated person food in reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles. Person in charge moved tongs off handles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe connection from internal waste tank to external grease trap leaking. Person in charge turned off connection temporarily until repairs can be completed. Internal waste tank is working as intended.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black streaks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room.
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 hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room.
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 hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room.
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.