Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

1935 A1a South, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine operates a 40-seat permanent food service establishment with a documented pattern of recurring high-priority violations across 28 inspections spanning a decade. The facility has logged 224 total violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection — more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 — with high-priority violations appearing in the majority of recent inspections. An emergency closure for rodent activity was issued on January 14, 2015. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines. Employee health policy violations, chemical storage violations, food contact surface violations, and shell stock handling violations recur consistently across inspection records. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings in employee health policy, chemical storage, handwashing facilities, and food contact surfaces, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Most recent closure: January 14, 2015 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
224Violations
1Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine: Comparison to Lafayette County Averages

This Facility 8 violations / inspection 8 violations per inspection
Lafayette County Avg 6.95 violations / inspection 6.95 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Lafayette County Avg 0.43 closures / facility 0.43 county average

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:08:00

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2015002489 $800.00 Jan 14, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine last shut down?
Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine was last shut down on January 14, 2015 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine had?
Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine find?
Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
Yes, Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine been fined?
Andaman Asian Bistro in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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