TSAOCAA
1948 US HWY 1, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-481-8941
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 for current employees.
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler chicken x 3 (50-52F - Cold Holding); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) since 11am per person in charge. Ambient air of cooler 51F, ambient air of kitchen 89F. Person in charge had employee place bags of ice on food. Observed Cut water melon (52F - Cold Holding), cut at 11 am and placed in flip-top cooler. Person in charge placed bags of ice. Discussed keeping whole water melons in cooler prior to cutting to start off colder. Explained ambient cooling process.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls in liquid in crock pot (100F - Hot Holding) since 11am per person in charge. Person in charge added time stamp, discussed with person in charge time control.
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 for current employees.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Open gallon of milk from 3 days ago per operator not dated. Operator dated.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink unable to dispense due to batteries needing change.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle at front counter in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator paid during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen and front counter chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); chicken thighs (44F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding)operator put food items on ice
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot top stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not dated. Operator dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with pot cover inside. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop used for chicken in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fryer oil and bread crumbs bags on floor. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Operator removed.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Milk in front cooler not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink had spoon and lid in it. Person in charge removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in chicken. Person in charge removed bowl.
Food stored on floor. Flour on floor. Person in charge moved flour to store properly.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge does not have last inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung to dry.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Wasp spray on shelf in dry storage. Person in charge moved wasp spray.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut watermelon. Person in charge moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed cup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service containers of floor in back.
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Establishment has non food grade bag in reach in freezer with chicken in it. Person in charge removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not in order. 3 compartment sink goes from wash, sanitize, rinse. Should be wash, rinse and sanitize.
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.