ZARIA SIMPLY MEDITERRANEAN
415 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 507-208-0161
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2026
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in drawers. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles not labeled.
Food stored on floor. In shed out back oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top of ice machine not smooth and easily cleanable. Still has manufacturers tape. Person in charge removed tape.
Shelves not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Shelves are raw, untreated wood.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers above make table not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in drawers. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose out back.
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. Establishment does not have proof of employee training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Person in charge removed phone.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge removed sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.