Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

5575 A1a South Unit 112, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Overview

Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine has a pattern of recurring high-priority violations spanning multiple years, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2024, and chemical storage violations appearing in 5 of the last 6 inspections. Over 11 inspections since 2023, the facility recorded 51 total violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2—but the concentration of high-priority findings, particularly in food safety and employee health protocols, has prompted two Warning Issued dispositions in the past two years. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 found 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
51Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 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

Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine had?
Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine find?
Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Paladar Cuban Eatery in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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