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A1A ASIAN KITCHEN

6975 A1A S STE 4-5-6 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3759075
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13851725
DBPR license6502195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate52-03-4

Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab in some sushi rolls based on menu descriptions but really is imitation crab per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed multiple menu items that include masago fish eggs not identified as raw or including a raw ingredient **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in employee bathroom. Person in charge cleaned up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on sushi cutting board. Person in charge made employee removed drink from sushi preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in sushi cooler.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils in 77F water. Person in charge dumped water. Observed sushi station utensils in 70F water. Person in charge removed water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple coolers and reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed sides of reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed sushi reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers in reach in cooler with old labels stuck to side.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 4:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.