LENA
150 RIBERIA ST UNIT C, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-994-5221
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (127F - Hot Holding) person in charge turned stove on and retested at (181F - Hot Holding)
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on single door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Sep 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the standup reach in cooler; potato salad arrived with prepped food (71F - Cooling); potato salad second temperature 2 hours (57F - Cooling); chicken 1215 (69F - Cooling); chicken 2 hours (57F - Cooling) In sealed bags and containers, portion of potato salad removed and placed on ice writhing temperature range. Chicken and potato salad removed to ice bath.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by hose. Operator removed hose.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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 some food employees present unable to show proof of food handler training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current year license decal not on food truck Operator posted current licenses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection 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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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal displayed is expired. Updated mailing address to aid operator in getting update decal.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed single door stand up reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge stated they bleach and soaked gaskets and gaskets are stained.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front cooking station uncovered food with no sneeze guard accessible to customers. Operator relocated the food to covered restricted area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (127F - Hot Holding) person in charge turned stove on and retested at (181F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station used for attached hose, unable to use hand washing station. Operator removed the hose from the hand washing station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station missing paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted is expired from 06/01/2023.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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