LA AMAPOLA CAFE
4010 US 1 STE 103, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-295-3744
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead flying insects on sticky fly strip hanging from ceiling at mop sink. Operator removed and discarded fly strip.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26
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 for sandwiches with eggs which can be requested at any temperature. Provided consumer advisory to person in charge.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler triple door shelves have build up. Operator cleaning during inspection.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones on prep tables in kitchen. Employees removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operated cleaned before end of inspection.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at front counter at 70F. Employee states butter removed from refrigeration at 9:00. Temperature taken at 11:34. Inspector recommended holding butter on time controls. Operator added to current written time procedures and employee marked appropriate butter discard time.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Empanadas in front display case and cooked potatoes in kitchen being held on time as a public health control are not marked with time. Employees marked discard time on all products.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in reach in cooler has open date of 5/22. Operator voluntarily discarded sour cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No test kit chart available for quaternary ammonium test strips for wiping cloth solution.
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. Operator states has four current employees, one employed less than 3 weeks. No proof of training for Maida H employed approximately three months, Elizabeth A employed approximately 5 months and Debra L employed approximately 2 years.
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf at dish machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 10 dead flying insects on sticky fly strip hanging from ceiling at mop sink. Operator removed and discarded fly strip.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two wiping cloth sanitizing buckets on floor in kitchen and one on floor at front counter station. All moved to shelf.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator handled raw shell eggs and handled toast and plate of ready to eat food without washing hands and changing cloves in between tasks. Operator washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer at front of kitchen, raw sausage not in original package stored over French fries. Also, in silver reach-in cooler next to stove top, raw shell eggs stored over salad dressing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In silver reach-in cooler under coffee station, coffee creamer (48F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding). Also, in silver reach-in cooler under coffee syrup station, cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); individual butters (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, they had been in and out of the cooler many times during breakfast rush for several hours. At front counter in glass display not controlled by temperature, cheese danish (72F - Cold Holding) Operator moved milk, creamer, and cream cheese to freezer to bring temperatures down. Operator put butter and all pastries on time control. At front counter in glass display cooler, tiramisu (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, they had been in and out of cooler multiple times during breakfast rush. Operator lowered temperature of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in heated glass display, spinach empanadas (95F - Hot Holding) Operator put all empanadas in display on time control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coffee creamer in silver reach-in cooler under coffee station not date marked. Per employee, creamer had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Employee said she would date mark.
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. Emailed operator document during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple blue, clear, and yellow liquid bottles not labeled on shelf by dish machine. Operator labeled all bottles.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, two mops sitting in sink, operator flipped mop heads upright to dry properly.
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.