Cacique Loco

2700 State Rd 16 Ste 204, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cacique Loco, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Jul 7, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cacique Loco's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and chorizo stored over cans of tomato soup. Operator moved raw items to reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of spray bottles with orange and pink liquid on rack facing cans and bottles of soda, spray bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash station. Also no soap at hand wash station at front counter.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table in middle of kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Johnny Padilla, expired 7/23/2007 and manager on site Janessa Anderson, expired 3/13/2025 and there are no other certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of to go containers on floor throughout establishment.

25-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from underneath hand wash station at front counter.

29-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter.

36-73-4

Jan 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in the kitchen/ware washing area are unsealed acoustic ceiling tiles with some other tiles not completely sealed. **Warning**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cacique Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cacique Loco on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cacique Loco compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Cacique Loco most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Cacique Loco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cacique Loco have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cacique Loco 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.

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