LA COCINA BISTRO
900 MARKETPLACE DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In reach in cooler pico (45-48F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47-48F – Cold Holding) for less than two hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer and were cooled to 41F or below by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent way to measure high temperature sanitation machine. Discussed with person in charge.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Observed some certifications expired for food handlers.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles by ware washing filled with clear liquid missing labels.
Basic 1
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:23 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.