Inspection Report

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HA HA KITCHEN

10440 US 1 N #123 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3770139
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13890624
DBPR license6502168

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In refrigerator/freezer by front counter, plastic storage bag with raw coconut shrimp stored over vegetable rolls. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf. In stand up reach-in freezer at back line, plastic containers of raw chicken stored over multiple ready to eat items. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over container with peeled onions.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At back kitchen in glass door reach-in cooler, shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); pork (57F – Cold Holding); dumplings (59F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items were taken out of freezer and thawed on table then placed in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer, in basket, chicken (130F – Hot Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink, drain lines in handwash sink. Also, at prep table handwash sink, hose attached to faucet. Operator removed hose. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above flip top reach-in cooler.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair protection.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, multiple food items including broccoli, shrimp and sauces stored on floor.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip,top,reach-in cooler soiled with residue/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In kitchen and at front counter, mushrooms and beans being cut/snapped directly from case. Employee washed produce. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple cardboard boxes being resused as dividers/storage.

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At hallway to restrooms, open box of plastic to plates and lids not protected. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.