RELAMPAGO COFFEE LAB
74 SPANISH ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 352.665.0569
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
OCT 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, flying insects found Observed one flying insect entered establishment through open back door. Flying insect was pushed outdoor during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on to grab and bag food for guest without washing hands.
Live, flying insects found Observed one flying insect entered establishment through open back door. Flying insect was pushed outdoor during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed small reach in cooler: cream cheese turnovers (54F - Cold Holding) left over night per person in charge. Observed ambient digital thermostat at 49F
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 green labeled milk opened previous day person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by dirty dishes. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by boxes. Person in charge unblocked front counter hand washing station.
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 handler training onsite.
Single compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed dirty cups and silver ware stored in hand washing station on front counter. Person in charge stated hand washing station was used to wash dishes while sanitizing in a container. Discussed proper dish washing procedures with triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC ceiling vent at front counter soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of almond milk stored on floor next to ice machine.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to seating deck not self closing. Observed guests leaving door open allowing flying insects to enter establishment. Person in charge closed door.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 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
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas.
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee level ground coffee in portafilter with barehands before making guest expresso. Discuss with person in charge.
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.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall under window next to CO2 tank showing signs of water damage.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small dairy refrigerator: milk (45F - Cold Holding); half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient refrigerator temp at 45F Person in charge placed milk and half n half in another cooler to cool.
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.
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 small dairy refrigerator ambient at 45F. Observed sheet of ice on back of refrigerator. Person in charge discontinued use and placed items in another cooler.
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