Taste of India in Saint Augustine
Last inspected:
155 Hampton Point Dr Ste 5-8, Saint Augustine, FL 32092Taste of India in Saint Augustine has accumulated 291 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once in March 2024 for roach activity and faced a five-day enforcement sequence with repeated non-compliance on emergency order callbacks. Fire safety violations include two citations for propane tanks stored inside the building, including a large tank in the kitchen by the rear entrance. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines, with the most frequently cited violations involving food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: March 28, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
7.5
violations / inspection
7.5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Emergency Closure History (1)
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024034516 | $400.00 | Mar 28, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2015050941 | $160.00 | Nov 13, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2015003445 | $1,040.00 | Jan 12, 2015 | Orlando |
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Large LP gas tank in kitchen by rear entrance.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
Taste of India in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taste of India in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Taste of India in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Taste of India in Saint Augustine last shut down?
- Taste of India in Saint Augustine was last shut down on March 28, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Taste of India in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taste of India in Saint Augustine are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taste of India in Saint Augustine had?
- Taste of India in Saint Augustine has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taste of India in Saint Augustine find?
- Taste of India in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Taste of India in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- Yes, Taste of India in Saint Augustine has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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.
- Has Taste of India in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taste of India in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taste of India in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taste of India in Saint Augustine has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Taste of India in Saint Augustine been fined?
- Taste of India in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 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).
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