ANDAMAN ASIAN CUISINE
4010 US 1 S #121 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In back storage area on middle shelf, can of hoisin sauce dented on seam. Operator discarded sauce.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, raw shell eggs stored over grated cheese. In chest reach-in freezer in back storage area, repackaged beef stored over wontons. Operator moved eggs and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, raw pork (51F – Cold Holding), tofu (47F – Cold Holding); Operator put pork and tofu in freezer to cool down. Next to cook line in container of water, noodles (60F – Cold Holding) Operator put noodles on ice. In walk-in cooler, beef broth (45F – Cold Holding) Operator put bags of ice in broth to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top and on counter across from cook line, chicken broth (128F – Hot Holding); pork soup (117F – Hot Holding) Operator brought both to boil. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to dish machine, cup in hand washing sink. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment keeps rice on time as a public health control but does not have a written plan. Provided operator with document during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Under hand washing sink next to dish machine, 1 dead roach. Operator removed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. On rack next to dish machine, spatula has burn marks and pieces missing. Operator discarded spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives kept between counter and reach-in cooler. Operator removed both knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs handing from oven handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk container of salt next to ice machine. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to cook line, spoons and spatulas stored in water temped at 75. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee phone stored with seasonings above prep counter. Employee purse on bottom shelf with napkins. Operator moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In beverage cooler next to cook line, opened can of soda on middle shelf. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Behind sushi counter, fish thawing in sink and thawing on counter next to sink. Employee moved fish to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to dish machine, bucket of water and with mop in it. Operator removed mop and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bulk containers of sugar on bottom shelf across from beverage cooler missing labels. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:09 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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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.