LA COCINA MEXICANA
3290 US 1 S STE D · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer in supply shed behind establishment, repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged vegetables.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from faucet at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document during inspection.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine across from reach-in freezer has mold-like substance on ice plate. In liquor room, bottom shelf of drink mixers reach-in cooler has food debris.
53A-11-4Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. 3 cooks and 2 servers working but no person in charge on premises.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach-in cooler next to cook line, plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in container of crab. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage shed in back, two co2 tanks not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Uncovered employee drink next to reach-in cooler across from front counter. Employee moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door are torn.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In storage shed in back, ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee unable to find last inspection on 3/20/23
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line has debris buildup. Also, both bottom shelves across from dish machine have rust accumulation. Also, mold-like substance on plastic plates around nozzles on soda machine. Also, gaskets on walk-in cooler door have mold-like substance like substance **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door at back of kitchen not self closing.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. In liquor room, leaf blower and hammer stored on shelves with drink mixers and sodas.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, containers of broth, queso, cooked chicken, black beans not covered. Employee covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
36-52-4Basic – Unsealed wood not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In dish area, unsealed wood holding up table next to dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.