LA COCINA MEXICANA
3290 US 1 S STE D · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol next to microwave. Person in charge removed Tylenol. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper and talipia frozen in sealed bags when clearly the boxes say that the have to remain frozen and then removed for bags.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48F, pork 53F, both were above fill line. pork 41F; below fill line. Per chef items just loaded this morning. Items placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 4 staff on during inspection without a food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All staffs food safety certificates have expired. Christian, Juan, Elias, Edgar, Ceasar, Eva have all expired. **Warning**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public restroom is missing self closing hinge.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage out back; 3 co2 tanks not secured.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper and talipia frozen in sealed bags when clearly the boxes say that the have to remain frozen and then removed for bags
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Diet Coke of floor in back storage area.
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop was on top of rice cooker. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several bottled waters in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in front of dishwasher and under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.