SANTIAGO'S
860 A1A BCH BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC · St. Johns County · FL 32080
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person changing tasks and not washing hands 1st. Addressed and person washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; hollandaise 92F; ( – Hot Holding)
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing training.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple soufflé cups used to scoop orzo and spices. Person in charge removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and apron on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; calimari, egg rolls, crabs on floor.
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. Handle in panko person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has debris inside.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers under cookline have black gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In several area; cups and forks/spoons on floor.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.