Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
172 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 14 inspections between 2023 and 2025, nearly matching the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations were cited in 6 of the 14 inspections, with management awareness, hand washing, chemical storage, and proper cooking temperatures appearing repeatedly. The facility received administrative complaint recommendations on 4 separate occasions—May 27, 2025; November 13, 2024; April 15, 2024; and September 6, 2023—indicating formal enforcement escalations beyond routine inspections. No emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 found 9 violations including 1 high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine had?
- Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine find?
- Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Cortesse's Bistro in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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.
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