Casa Reina
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
67
Score
Casa Reina has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Casa Reina's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of tomatoes sauce heavily dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed spray bottles on cook line used for water and oil. Person in charge unable to provide evidence if spray bottles are food grade.
14-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cups used to scoop shredded mozzarella on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plates next to hand washing station exposed to splash and dripping while getting paper towels at upstairs wait station. Person in charge moved dishes away from paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
67
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed warmer: pork (112F - Hot Holding) person in charge stated for less that 1 hour. Placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pinto beans from labeled with date mark 4/5 (46F - Cooling); four trays of black beans labeled with date mark 4/9 (45F-47F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Deep trays not being stirred and being covered too soon. Discussed with person in charge. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pinto beans from labeled with date mark 4/5 (46F - Cooling); four trays of black beans labeled with date mark 4/9 (45F-47F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear food container stacked on drying rack with visible moisture. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed large filets of reduced oxygen packed fish not removed from their reduced oxygen packing while thawing per labels instructions. Person in charge had employees cut open packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on fry station stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated beef x 3 (48-54F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken from previous day (46F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler had lots of high temperature cooling items such as pinto beans at 170F+. Digital thermometer display was at 44F but dropped down to 40F during inspection. Discussed with person in charge about ice bathing beans and other high temperature cooling items before placing in walk-in cooler so they do not raise ambient walk-in cooler temperatures. Person in charge placed chicken and beef in ice bath to quickly cool down. Items were 41F or below by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (119F - Hot Holding); rice (121F - Hot Holding) in side by side steamer well. Steamer well low on water. Person in charge added water and placed beans and rice in steamer box to reheat to 165F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black stains on cutting board across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
67
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting boards In kitchen stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1) Hand washing station sink near drinks used to dump ice. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1) large cutting board across stove has grooves making it no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on make like coolers and walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line and soda gun holster in disrepair. 1) Down stairs bar soda gun holster has detached from bar. Soda gun sits on counter. Person in charge has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. 1) second floor wait station prep table has clean dishes, silverware, single service items next to hand washing station with no splash guard. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Reina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Reina on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Reina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Reina.
How does Casa Reina compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Casa Reina most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Casa Reina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Reina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Reina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Reina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Reina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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