Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine
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1948 Us Hwy 1, Saint Augustine, FL 32086TSAOCAA in Saint Augustine has accumulated 50 violations across 11 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection. The facility's record is dominated by recurring employee health and food handling violations. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 4 inspections, approved food source violations in 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 4 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on May 28, 2024 cited improper hand washing, contaminated food contact surfaces, and allergen awareness failures. An inspection on January 25, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after violations including employee health policy, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and improper cooking temperatures were documented. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 found 9 violations including employee health policy and approved food source violations across multiple entries, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine had?
- Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine find?
- Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
- No, Tsaocaa in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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