La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

3915 A1a S, Ste 103, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine has undergone 23 routine inspections between April 2022 and October 2025, documenting 66 total violations—an average of 2.9 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (appearing in multiple recent inspections), and shell stock handling requirements. Recurring intermediate-level violations include food contact surface sanitation and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 identified 6 violations including improper cooking temperatures and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
66Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections5 violations · 3 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· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine last inspected?
La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine had?
La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine find?
La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, La Taza Coffee Shop in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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