Hotbox
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Hotbox has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Hotbox was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Hotbox on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted near point of sale system. Person in charge hung up consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off oven handles.
10-20-4
86
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed knives and forks presented food contact surface up. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
95
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage waste water on ground behind food truck. Person in charge stoped leaking connection from external tank to grease trap temporarily. Operator needs time to go to hardware store next morning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food on prep table left expose to environmental contamination risk due to windows being opened without screening. Person in charge closed windows **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by drying dishes. Person in charge moved dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food kept mixed in with establishment food. Person in charge labeled and separated person food in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles. Person in charge moved tongs off handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe connection from internal waste tank to external grease trap leaking. Person in charge turned off connection temporarily until repairs can be completed. Internal waste tank is working as intended. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4
58
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black streaks.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
86
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Hand washing station not installed at previous location. Unit still has a hand washing station. Person in charge is submitting plans to plan review for approval. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Person in charge is submitting plans to plan review for approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing station missing on other side of partition where freezer is marked on plans. Freezer has been removed and room where hand washing station is missing has be converted to a storage room. **Warning**
51-16-7
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
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotbox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotbox on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotbox?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hotbox.
How does Hotbox compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Hotbox most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Hotbox's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotbox have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotbox 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 Hotbox inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hotbox is inspected around three times per year on average.
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