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MOJOS MAINLAND

926 SANTA MARIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-377-3033

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502054
Grade history
MAY 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor by back door. Person in charge killed and removed from establishment
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024034249Apr 25, 2024Jul 11, 2024$200

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Observed license still expired 6/1/2025 Admin Complaint
Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor by back door. Person in charge killed and removed from establishment
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed steaks seared, cooled, stored in reach in cooler and then cooked fully second time for immediate service without non continuous cooking procedures.
Intermediate/03C-89-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees present with no food manager onsite. Food manager showed up during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
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 employees missing required proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen cracked.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage and by back door on the floor. Observed 3 dead roaches under triple sink on floor. Observed 1 dead roach under flip-top cooler on floor. Person in charge swept up and removed all dead roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take dirty dishes with gloves on, remove gloves then put another pair of without washing his hands. Addressed and he washed his hand then placed gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop has no handles in rice. Person in charge removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in back hallway above dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled in kitchen and also not smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches in traps under soda boxes in dry storage. Observed 10 dead roaches under soda machine in cabinets.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair is coming out of 1 employee. Addressed had employee restrained hair.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Person in charge dried cooler out.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled in kitchen. Operator took to dish area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager on staff time of inspection 4 employees present. Manager showed up during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches 1 near reach in freezer, 1 in cabinet underneath soda machine, and 1 under bulk ice machine in back room. Operator swept all up.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees speakers above prep station reach in cooler. Operator removed to lower shelving.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line engaging in food prep with bracelet on. Operator had employee remove bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door near restroom for guest.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath soda machine dispenser soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatillias over cooked cooling skirt steak in walk in cooler. Operator removed tomatillias.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed silver fire extinguisher in kitchen in need of charge.
/45-02-4
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris. Observed soda fountain nozzles soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired in February 2025.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair ceiling tiles in kitchen near cook line.
Basic/14-71-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifes stored shoved in between triple sink and wall. Observed knife stored shoved behind pipe and wall at prep table. Person in charge placed all knives in triple sink to be washed and sanitized.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris on blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in drink storage room by customer bathroom with 2 whisk.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen near service window in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/. In separate unit next door, storage area being used not on original plans. Additional plans need to be submitted with storage area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 26, 2024 · Establishment needs to submit plans for extra storage space they use next door. Time Extended
Apr 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In cabinets under soda machine/tea urns, 20 rodent droppings observed.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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/. In separate unit next door, storage area being used not on original plans. Additional plans need to be submitted with storage area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles throughout are not smooth or easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling tile missing. In back hallway, dry storage area, ceiling tile missing with cardboard in its place.
Basic/36-36-4
Dead roaches on premises. In dining area, under cabinets by soda machine, 1 dead roach.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In kitchen, in Reach in cooler, a bottle of syrup identified by manager for personal use. Manager discarded.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in back of kitchen, can see daylight under door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged garbage and cardboard stored next to dumpster.
Basic/33-09-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On cook line, above flattop grill, lids used for steaming stored on soiled shelf.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen above make line, light shield is cracked.
Basic/38-01-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In back hallway by dry storage, back door self closing latch is broken.
Basic/35B-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Hot sauce jugs with hollow handles being used for sauce storage. Manager discarded jugs.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, 4 cracked eggs stored with shelled eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage on bottom shelf, can of stainless still cleaner stored next to single service items. Near front door of kitchen on shelf, bottle of purple cleaner stored on shelf with single service items. Operator moved chemicals to different location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips on premises.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In unisex bathroom, paper towels not dispensing. Employee fixed paper towel dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area, blue and yellow liquid bottles had labels wiped off. Operator added new labels.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. In back of building, employee bathroom door propped open. Operator closed door.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf next to cook line, bulk container of rice with plastic container used as scoop. Operator removed container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door by bathroom not self closing.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.