LOTUS NOODLE BAR
56 GROVE AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.325.0613
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 paper employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Corn, butter 46F; ( - Cold Holding). Per chef they have been in and out of cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Champagne bucket in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Knife bags hanging from dry storage shelves. Person in charge removed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler: house made slaw (47F - Cold Holding) Cooler opened for prep and setting up. Ambient of cooler 36F. Person in charge left door to cooler closed too cool slaw.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed product kept on time control but establishment missing written procedures. Person in charge has blank copy in email.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for time control products. Person in charge has labels on product indicating time. Provided written procedures to person in charge.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose bibs missing vacuum breakers. Person in charge had two vacuum breakers installed during inspection.
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 paper employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
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 paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing. Person in charge has closer arm to be installed.
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