Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SANTIAGO'S

860 A1A BCH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568349
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10715945
DBPR license6500314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart blocking handwashing sink near dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks near back exit door not secured.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee open soda can on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service napkins stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water.

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.