Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUENA ONDA CAFE

224 W KING ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672097
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13542273
DBPR license6501797

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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.

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezers have ice buildup

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under sandwich press. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rags under cutting boards. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen/dish washing floor is showing exposed concrete.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.