NONNA'S TRATTORIA
2 AVILES ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.827.0777
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in dinning area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023024638 | Dec 9, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
| 5--2015037233 | Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect in dinning area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single door reach in cooler on line: pasta from yesterday (48F - Cold Holding); penne pasta from yesterday (45F - Cold Holding) left in cooler above freshly made cooling pasta which is raising the ambient temperature of whole cooler. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge moved pasta to other coolers too cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half gallon of open milked opened on Sunday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris and black streaks.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed white tape used to repair drink shelf in drink station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handles. Person in charge removed tongs from oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce (119F - Hot Holding) in steamer well for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. Red sauce (214F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with food stains.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. Observed triple sink water at 81F
Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water in wash solution at triple sink at 81F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. Hand washing station cold water was 81F.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on same self as raw ground beef. Standing water in on shelf observed. Person in charge placed chicken in food container to prevent dripping. Beef cooks at above 200F per person in charge.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink. Discussed with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on reach in coolers stained with food debris
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station. Person in charge used soap at triple sink. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on small sauce reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed outside of fountain drink machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jun 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered grated Parma cheese on counter near where guests can stand. Person in charge placed cover on cheese.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects on cook line. Observed one live flying insect in storage room.
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black streaks.
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 two front of house food employees and one food prep employee missing food handler training.
Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet at hand washing station on cook line tied down with string to prevent leaking water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles. Person in charge removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers spiked with black/green mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler on cook line soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. Person in charge states reach in cooler not in use.
May 1, 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
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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. Observed no proof of food employee training for four employees on-site.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2022
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep counter stained with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine used in triple sink.
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 food employees in restaurant conducting preparation for service without food manager present.
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. Observed no proof of food employee training for four employees on-site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two pans of meatballs, one from previous day and one from two days prior to inspection not date marked per person in charge.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes next to hand washing station and triple sink exposed to splash from both sinks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bath room trash can without a cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black/green mold like substance on splash area behind soda fountain nozzles. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two 20lb propane tanks stored inside storage room.
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.