Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine
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224 W King St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine has accumulated 72 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been consistently cited, particularly employee health reporting, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and shell stock handling — employee health violations appeared in at least four of the past six inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on March 25, 2022, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommended, with three high-priority violations documented including employee health reporting, improper chemical storage, and failure to provide consumer advisory.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 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 (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine had?
- Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine find?
- Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Buena Onda Cafe in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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