LA CATRINA TACOS & TEQUILA BAR
155 HAMPTON POINT DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092
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 6
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut limes in drink ice at bar area.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw shrimp stored over bag of tortillas in reach in freezer in storage area. Raw chicken, removed from original container, stored over cooked tamales in reach in freezer in storage area. Also raw fish stored over mayo in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line, fish moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead insect inside container of queso cheese sauce on top of oven in kitchen. Container of cut limes in drink ice at bar area. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (51F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on make line under service window, per employee doors where consistently open for several hours, ice placed in reach in cooler. raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding); tamales (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F,50F – Cold Holding); salsa (50F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding); chili rellenos (50F – Cold Holding) all items in outside walk in cooler, per operator door was consistently open for a delivery several hours ago, employees placed ice inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment has all time/temperature controlled for safety foods in reach in cooler on cook line and salsa in server area on time control except for the raw fish, but there is nothing marked that is tracking the time, employee corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over tortillas on rack in hallway, soap moved. Container of all purpose cleaner stored with cooking oil on table at end of cook line, cleaner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (58F – Cooling, 58F after 39 minutes) in reach in cooler in server area in covered large plastic tubs. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At least 5 employees engaged in food preparation on site when inspector arrived and no one on site is a certified food manager, certified food manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in ware washing area. **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. Per operator 4 employees on site that have been working at establishment for 3 to 4 months do not have any training.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In stall in men's bathroom.
Basic 6
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 80 dead flying insects in sticky tape traps in hallway with food storage and in ware washing area, employees discarded all traps. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler in far end of ware washing area. Also standing water under dish machine in ware washing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of flour and cooking oil in storage areas, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment using porous lava bowl to put food inside of, bowls removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.