La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine
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155 Hampton Point Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092La Catrina Tacos and Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has accumulated 463 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for temperature violations involving food storage. Under its prior name La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant #11, the restaurant has faced recurring electrical hazards, including frayed wires taped with non-electrical tape. State records document 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent inspection patterns from 2021 through 2025 show repeated administrative complaints and emergency orders, with February 2022 yielding 32 violations including 4 high-priority violations, followed by compliance within one day.
Most recent closure: August 23, 2022 for temperature violations (storage).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
11.3
violations / inspection
11.3 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022057025 | $600.00 | Aug 23, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2018046521 | $200.00 | Aug 6, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-08-23: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Cheese slice has frayed cord taped with non electrical tape. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-30:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Cheese slice has frayed cord taped with non electrical tape.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections72 violations · 40 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections37 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine was last shut down on August 23, 2022 for temperature violations (storage). This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine had?
- La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine find?
- La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
- Has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine been fined?
- La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant #11 (2017-2017).
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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).
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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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