Ayara Thai Street Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Ayara Thai Street Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Ayara Thai Street Cafe was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical St. Augustine restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken a stick in reach in freezer over ready to eat food. Person in charge removed chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining container of whole shell eggs and lettuce.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry puffs not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance inside on back wall of ice machine and in water filter.
22-20-5
Basic - Duct/masking tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Masking tape used to wrap corner of back hand washing sink. Under the microwave on corner of paper.
14-71-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Masking tape on sauce containers. Everything must be smooth and easily cleanable.
14-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer; dumpling not covered.
08B-12-5
52
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station at front counter used for dirty dishes. Discussed with person in charge.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leak in back storage area near walk-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler solid with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored under leak. Observed single service storage near ceiling leak in back dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge.
25-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside interior of microwave.
22-08-4
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil water water 127F. Person in charge increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on deep freezers soiled with food debris. Observed top of deep freezer on cook line soiled with grease.
23-03-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient raw shell eggs left near cook line for 30 mins per person in charge. Person in charge placed back in reach in cooler to cool down. Ambient temperature 74F
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed some gaskets on deep freezer torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed flooring inside walk-in cooler rusted, paint peeling. Not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-12-4
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pot of Panang (pork) 1344 (107F - Cooling) 1520 sitting on prep table with cover. Advised person in charge to place pot in ice and stir constantly to reach 70F before two hours. Panang reached 68F before two hour mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station on front counter. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed precooked duck meat thawed and opened on Tuesday without date mark per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of microwave soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water flower water bottle on prep table next to food being prepared. Discussed with employee.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach small flip-top cooler, left of cook line torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large ladle in 72F water on stove. Observed three spoons in 64F water on make line. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed utensils in dish washing area and dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed air fryer internal baskets soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in coolers on make line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on hand washing station near back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
52
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) left above chill line in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge placed in bottom portion of reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in ziplock bag not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. Made Saturday per person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven handles on cook line. Person in charge placed tong in dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets on cook line cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed plumbing at back kitchen hand washing station leaking into bucket.
29-11-4
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Egg on cook line cracked. Person in charge disposed of egg.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient raw shell egg (62F - Cold Holding); house made dressing with cooked vegetables and garlic oil (60F - Cold Holding) person in charge placed in cooler on ice. Discussed time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryer baskets soiled with food debris and grease.
22-08-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ayara Thai Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ayara Thai Street Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ayara Thai Street Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ayara Thai Street Cafe.
How does Ayara Thai Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Ayara Thai Street Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Ayara Thai Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ayara Thai Street Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ayara Thai Street Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ayara Thai Street Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ayara Thai Street Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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