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OSPREY TACOS

300 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.679-4191

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6502261
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insect in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 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
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Return visit Mar 26, 2026 · No copy available. Time Extended
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Employee Mike and Christian no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Mike expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Operator needs more time. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Not observed. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Operator getting floors done first week of September. Time Extended
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insect in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler below grill under 4 hours raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sword fish (52F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Mike expired.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of oil stored on floor under shelve. Operator removed to upper shelf storage.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 available during inspection with four or more employees present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor.observed containers of oil stored on floor. Operator moved oil off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on door of walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container on top shelf by reach in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on bandana to secure hair and then places gloves on with no hand wash. Immediately spoke with employee and they washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese x 3 (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Top has been opened and recently closed per person in charge. Observed drawer reach in coolers chicken (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) product in drawers for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge had items placed in large door reach in cooler to cool. Observed large double door reach in cooler: pork (48F - Cold Holding); queso (49F - Cold Holding) ambient 46F person in charge says cooler was 39F when they arrived before opening less than four hours ago. Person in charge had all products move to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (130F - Hot Holding); rice (129F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours per person in charge. Person in charge added water and turned temp up to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled and stained with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed two drawer reach in coolers under flat top on cook line not holding temperature. Ambient temperature at 45F. Observed heavily torn gaskets on bottom door.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Floors, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall next to cook line soiled with grease. Observed floor behind cook line equipment soiled with grease. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Person in charge unable to provide written plan for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Portioned queso held on time not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge added during inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site

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