SANTIAGO'S
860 A1A BCH BLVD, Saint Augustine Beac FL 32080 · 904.471-2555
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen Observed two live flying insects at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018023076 | Apr 25, 2018 | May 29, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen Observed two live flying insects at bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat dressings in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made sauce with fresh garlic and honey date marked 8/14 in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of product. Observed Creole gravy dated 8/11 in walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed of product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); French toast mix (60F - Cold Holding) on cook line for three hours. Person in charge placed product in walk-in freezer.
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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 baked beans opened from can approximately 3 days ago per person in charge and placed in food containers in walk-in cooler without date mark. Observed risotto made previous morning per person in charge missing date mark. Observed gallon of milk in walk-in cooler missing date mark. Person in charge added date marks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained with food debris. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the dinner menu with everything seared tuna missing the disclosure asterisk.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in a black plastic container soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed approximately four boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed non-food contact sides and surfaces of floor mixer soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blue tape labels stuck too clean food containers stacked above triple sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados cut in half in food container in walk-in cooler with produce stickers still present on avocado.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket filled with water.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
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 with dark mold like substance near dry storage room.
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 at bar 0 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon inside hand wash sink next to dry storage room. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep station charging. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on cookline while preparing food. Employee removed watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance near dry storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water not properly allowed to air dry after use. Operator stored properly.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler and kitchen shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in kitchen from yesterday per operator not dated. Operator dated.
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 Julia and Adam still expired and others as of march 2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on reach in cooler prep area. Employee discarded.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed watch.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manner to dry just sitting on floor.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 in bar area 0ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline overnight salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart blocking handwashing sink near dry storage. Operator removed.
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. Employee Conrad working for a couple weeks not informed of responsibility.
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. Employees Julia and Adam expired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks near back exit door not secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee open soda can on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee silver bag stored on prep table near dry storage. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service napkins stored on floor. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manner to dry just sitting on floor.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person changing tasks and not washing hands 1st. Addressed and person washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; hollandaise 92F; ( - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler.
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. Some employees missing training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple soufflé cups used to scoop orzo and spices. Person in charge removed cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and apron on cutting board.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; calimari, egg rolls, crabs on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in panko person in charge removed.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has debris inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers under cookline have black gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In several area; cups and forks/spoons on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop sink.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler at baking area, open container of heavy cream has mold-like substance.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At wait station side of pass thru line, observed 2 flying insects.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line, reach-in cooler drawers under flattop has raw hamburgers stored over raw shrimp with no solid divider. Chef moved shrimp to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At make line, cut melon has no time marked. Operator stated cut melon put out 2 hours prior to, asked time on chart.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink in storage closet, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mary Rivers expired 3/6/2024, scheduled to,take exam next month.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At back prep area, stand mixer has build up on underside of mixer head.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At unisex employee restroom in back kitchen, no covered receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage room, backpack stored on shelf with food items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back prep area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen are soiled. At make line, top shelf of pass thru soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler drawers has soiled interiors.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in coolers, fan covers in main walk-in cooler and beer walk-in cooler have build up.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 29 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area on bottom shelf, 2 cans of tomato paste dented and not segregated from rest of food.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler drawer across from cook line, ready to eat sausage stored in same container as raw beef. Employee moved sausage In walk-in cooler, cooked sausage and cooked crawfish stored in same container as raw bacon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On baking shelf by front of kitchen, pear filling (70F - Cold Holding), kitchen manager stated pears were cooked in house. Filling was also dated for 10/08/23, 2 days expired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front of cook line, feta spread (50F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp taken 43F) Operator stated feta had been in and out of cool while he cleaned the cooler. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, grated cheddar cheese (50 F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp taken 41F) Operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer. On baking shelf near front of kitchen, pear filling (70F - Cold Holding). Kitchen manager stated pears are cooked in house. Filling was dated for 10/08. Informed operator he could no longer sell.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to walk-in cooler, shelf with air freshener bottle stored with soda boxes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler at front of kitchen, feta spread not date marked. Operator stated it had been opened 2 days prior. Operator date marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back of kitchen next to triple sinks, stand mixer has food debris. In hallway across from soda station, hot holding unit has food debris on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back of kitchen, towel stored in sink. Employee moved towel. Employee dumped cooler water in hand washing sink next to server drink station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At end of cook line, soap dispenser broken at sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator states they hold liquid eggs at cook line counter and French toast mix, on time but doesn't have the documentation for them. Emailed operator proper documents during inepction.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hand washing sink by dry storage, 2 bottles with clear liquid not labeled. Operator emptied bottles. In dish area on chemical shelf, 2 bottles of purple liquid not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to soda station, ice machine plate and door have mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outside tiki bar, co2 on ground next to soda boxes not properly secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In hallway across from server drink station, shelf has pieces of cardboard lining sides of shelves.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, container of thawed raw tuna in unopened packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back of kitchen on prep table, personal radio and personal cell phone. In dry storage area on shelf, personal backpack stored with baking ingredients
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In outside tiki bar, standing water on floor from leak at beer cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on walk-in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back of walk-in freezer on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At end of cook line, bulk container of flour had handle of scoop in flour. Operator moved handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar, one sink missing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line have food buildup.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area under triple sink, sewage odors detected.
Open dumpster lid. All dumpsters have open side doors.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At end of cook line, sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee moved bucket.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes stored over bags of coleslaw.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In back of kitchen near walk-in cooler, triple sink faucet leaking.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At end of cook line, bulk container of flour and cracker meal not labeled. Operator labeled both containers. In dry storage area on bottom shelf, multiple containers of dried goods not properly labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At end of cook line next to hand washing sink, needle in the recharge zone.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Establishment has tiki bar and grill outside by the pool. Establishment says grill is not in use. But tiki bar is.
Jul 21, 2023Call 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 - bar area added. 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. Establishment has tiki bar and grill outside by the pool. Establishment says grill is not in use. But tiki bar is.
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.