NAMASTE
2180 US1 SOUTH, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-460-2846
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters has cover has grease build up.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters has cover has grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled with food debris.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers lamb (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned before end of inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cookline soiled.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 74. Chicken in bowl of water. Out 1 hour. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and vegetable curry not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday morning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining fried califlower. Person in charge removed and discarded.
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. Employees had not signed the sheet. Person in charge had everyone sign.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on chemical in back. Person in charge moved back pack.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on grill doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook top. Person in charge removed utensils and emptied water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jun 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Dented #10 can of tomato sauce with sharp edge on dry storage rack. Operator voluntarily discarded can of tomato sauce.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipping cream in reach in cooler at 61F. Operator states has been out of the cooler for approximately ten minutes. Cream moved back to reach in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 54F. Fresh garlic on counter in kitchen at 79F. Operator states left out of refrigerator to prepare an order about 30 minutes prior. Garlic moved to reach in cooler and 15 minutes later temperature was 57F.
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. Only one employee with signed employee reporting agreement. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid on storage rack at mop sink. Operator identified as degreaser and employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can of tomato sauce is dented with sharp edge on dry storage shelf. Operator removed can from supply.
Food being prepared outside. Two trays of ginger root outside back exit on pallet on the ground. Operator states delivered today and needed to be dried. Operator states has been outside for less than 10 minutes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on kitchen wall in red recharge zone.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler across from cook line, heavy cream (73F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp 47F with 1.5 time lapse) Operator stated cream had been out for cooking 30 min prior In dry storage area in microwave, rice (59F - Cold Holding,2nd temp 43F with 1.5 time lapse) Operator state rice had been put in microwave within 15 minutes to microwave Operator put rice and heavy cream in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside at back of building on hose spout
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 operator with document during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In dry storage on bottom shelf, slicer has food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink under front counter At hand washing sink at end of cook line At hand washing sink next to microwave in dry storage area
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front of kitchen Hand washing sink in dry storage area Operator turned hot water back on during inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line, shelves lined with cardboard used to store pans. In dry storage area, cardboard on top of microwave used as storage for plates. Operator removed all cardboard.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on shelves in dry storage next to bulk food items. Operator moved drinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage on shelf, 2 bulk containers of rice have handles of scoop in rice. Operator removed both scoops.
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.