TRADEWINDS TROPICAL LOUNGE
124 CHARLOTTE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 8299336
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
3 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Matthew Morrison's certificate expired 10.25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has soda tubes coming into it. Black mold like substance on the tubes and at bottom of tubes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks are not secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No self hinged lids on chicken and rice ate self sere buffet. Currently food is in crock pots.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used containers in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice. Person in charge removed scoop.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
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.