A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
6975 A1a S Ste 4-5-6, Saint Augustine, FL 32080T Smith Asian Bistro in St. Augustine has had 29 inspections on record between 2023 and November 2025, documenting 123 total violations—averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations appeared in five inspections across the record, and chemical storage violations were cited in three of the most recent four inspections. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces appeared repeatedly from June 2024 through May 2025. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 was completed with no violations and no further action required; a prior inspection on May 23, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued after 9 violations including four high-priority findings, but a callback inspection on May 28, 2025 found compliance on all issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine had?
- A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine find?
- A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on May 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, A1a Asian Kitchen in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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