SPANISH BAKERY & CAFE
42 1/2 GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.825.1700
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing sink located on front counter had no water. Person in charge had employee fill up potable water bucket inside portable hand washing sink.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit for 2 hours. Sausage rolls 120F, chicken empanadas 121F; ( - Hot Holding) person in charge turned hot holding unit up. Spoke with person in charge about using time control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler is grooved.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. School handle is dry rice. Person in charge removed scoop handle.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep shelf in kitchen has plastic wrap on it making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour bin is soiled. Gaskets are soiled on reach in cooler.
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw eggs over chicken and beef mixtures. Person in charge moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese frosting 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream cheese frosting 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers at service line not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board is grooved and black making it not easily cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife/spatula under hot press machines. Person in charge removed both items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour and rice containers soiled. Person in charge labeled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The interior of the top of reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. The bottom of prep tables where food is stored are rusty and not smooth and easily cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen: rice mixture (52F - Cold Holding) taken out and placed back in reach in cooler per person in charge.
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. Observed front counter display case missing time marking for empanadas and hot dogs. Person in charge added time marking.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed extremely low water pressure at portable hand washing station at front counter when hand washing station pump is turned on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed portable hand washing station water pump turned off because of water pump in disrepair per person in charge. Person in charge stated they have work order in place for hand washing station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clean spray bottle in kitchen filled with blue liquid missing label. Person in charge added label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee above stored food on prep table. Person in charge removed food from area of drinks and personal items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on front counter reach in freezer and reach in coolers and flip-top cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed half pound of butter with a tree leave stuck to it, inside flip-top cooler. Person in charge does not know how tree leaves ended up inside flip-top 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. Observed all product in display hot case missing time mark. All product started time at 0945 per person in charge. Person in charge added time mark.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed single serving of house made slaw missing date mark.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photo copies of food handler training. Discussed with person in charge, all originals are in centralized off site office in personal files.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light emitting gaps on sides and bottom of screen door to kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floors soiled with dirt, and tree leaves.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen near entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler, standing door cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by point of sale missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towel.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one spray bottle filled with blue liquid not labeled. Person in charge added label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on flip-top cooler cutting board. Person in charge moved employee drink away from food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flaking rust on interior of microwave door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Observed sandwich which press soiled with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor mixer sides soiled with food debris.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked chicken empanadas and house made soups. Person in charge placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table chicken and dumplings (78F - Hot Holding); veggie soups (84F - Hot Holding); black beans n rice (82F - Hot Holding. Person in charge placed all products on stove during inspection and reheated to 165+ by end of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning chemicals and knife in hand washing station by triple sink. Person in charge moved chemicals and knife.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station potable water tank empty at front counter. Unable to wash hands due to not water at portable hand washing station. Person in charge filled hand washing station's potable water tank. Discussed approved variance with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on front counter reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Mar 11, 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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Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review
Jan 8, 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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Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at portable hand washing station at front counter. Person in charge added soap.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing sink located on front counter had no water. Person in charge had employee fill up potable water bucket inside portable hand washing sink.
Priority: Intermediate Observed portable hand washing station at front counter of second building where the point of sale is for guests. Establishment serves soup and empanadas from front counter. Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and large door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind prep table soiled with green food debris
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.