La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine
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900 Marketplace Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32086La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine has been inspected 3 times on record between June 2025 and August 2025, accumulating 12 violations with no emergency closures. The most recent routine inspection on August 8, 2025 documented 9 violations including three separate employee health reporting violations and improper cooking temperatures, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A prior licensing inspection on June 5, 2025 resulted in a warning after citing improper cooking temperatures and other violations, but the facility achieved compliance on a follow-up licensing inspection on June 13, 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine are: Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine had?
- La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine find?
- La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cocina Bistro in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, La Cocina Bistro 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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