LA COCINA INTERNATIONAL
530 A1A BEACH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of sterno fuel stored on top of Diet Coke bag in box soda on storage rack at back exit.
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine bleach used as sanitizer for the dishmachine. No chemical test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Jorge A, Eva B, Gina C and Kateryna S. Per person in charge, all have been employed over 60 days.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid on shelf to right of dishmachine.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above kitchen hand wash sink have dust. Wall around air handler at soda machine with dust/debris. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-2023.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint for cook in kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Drink levers have dust. Air handler unit next to soda machine with heavy dust. Wood shelving in walk in cooler has white/black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving holding beverages/creamer in walk in cooler is not sealed, raw wood.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:56 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.