Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine
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1079 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine has accumulated 157 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once, on February 25, 2016, for no water. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Proper hand-washing violations appear in at least 7 of the 8 most recent inspections, and chemical storage violations in 6 of 8. Employee health policy violations—including sick worker handling and failure to report illness—have been cited repeatedly across multiple years. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 documented 24 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the most serious disposition short of emergency closure. The prior two inspections (June 18 and February 19, 2025) also triggered administrative complaint recommendations, indicating sustained and unresolved compliance failures escalating to formal enforcement proceedings.
Most recent closure: February 25, 2016 for no water.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| No water | 16:17:00 |
Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016009929 | $400.00 | Feb 25, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine was last shut down on February 25, 2016 for no water. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine had?
- Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine find?
- Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Lucky Garden in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) 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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