La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine
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157 King St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS in Saint Augustine has accumulated 80 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the past 8 inspections, and employee health violations (reporting and policy) were cited in at least 4 inspections, reflecting recurring management gaps. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on May 9, 2025 and March 2, 2023. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025 documented 9 violations—all in the basic category for food contact surfaces and chemical storage—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine had?
- La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine find?
- La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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