BUENA ONDA CAFE
224 W KING ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Tofu 47F, mushroom rice 44F, cauliflower mix 44F, poke rice 44F, pooled eggs 48F **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Tofu 47F, mushroom rice 44F, cauliflower mix 44F, poke rice 44F, pooled eggs 48F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ One managers certificate is expired.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 needs training for all employees.
Basic 6
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of dishwasher. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezers have ice buildup
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under sandwich press. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rags under cutting boards. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen/dish washing floor is showing exposed concrete.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/rice need to be labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.