Carrera Wine Cellar

35 San Marco Ave, Ste 4&5, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Carrera Wine Cellar, the earliest from 2023. Carrera Wine Cellar was last inspected on May 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“No measuring device available” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on top shelf of reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

08B-49-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only food handler certification expired 2/5/21 **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment does not have an independent way to measure high temperature sanitizing dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging cheeses for storage in reach in freezer. Operator has written HACCP plan but has not submitted to The Division's special procedures email yet. Provided email to operator for HACCP plan submission. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03G-50-1

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packs cheese. No HACCP onsite. Provided divisional email and HACCP templates. **Corrective Action Taken**

03G-50-1

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrera Wine Cellar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrera Wine Cellar on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carrera Wine Cellar?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrera Wine Cellar.

How does Carrera Wine Cellar compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Carrera Wine Cellar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Carrera Wine Cellar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carrera Wine Cellar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carrera Wine Cellar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carrera Wine Cellar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carrera Wine Cellar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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