La Cocina Bistro and Catering
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
90
Score
La Cocina Bistro and Catering appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hanging up. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cook line (79F - Cold Holding) left out so cooks can spread easily. Placed on time control with other products. **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 cooked hot dog (72F - Hot Holding); house made pastries with cheese x 3 (60-70F - Hot Holding) left in display cabinet at room temperature. Product suffers quality issues at 135F or more. Person in charge stated if kept 41F and below the product takes too long to reheat. Worked with operator to place product on time control. Provided paperwork and operator filled out written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine on food contact surface. Person in charge called in service tech. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
82
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken on same shelf as pork. Observed chicken above raw bacon. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge rearranged speed rack in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door coke cooler: Alfredo (54F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) for less than two hours. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at cafe counter missing paper towels. Observed hand washing station by dish machine missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to both stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior deflector plate on ice machine moldy. Person in charge had the deflector plate cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with multiple cracks and chips. Discussed with person in charge.
14-12-4
61
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger over top ready to eat dressings. Person in charge moved raw under all ready to eat food. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler cook line stained with food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler doors soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Microwave interior peeling.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. 1) ice scoop on top of ice machine. Discussed with person in charge.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) Bulk flour containers with handle touching flour. Person in charge removed handles from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. 2) Gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cocina Bistro and Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cocina Bistro and Catering on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cocina Bistro and Catering?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cocina Bistro and Catering.
How does La Cocina Bistro and Catering compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
La Cocina Bistro and Catering most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has La Cocina Bistro and Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocina Bistro and Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Cocina Bistro and Catering 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 La Cocina Bistro and Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocina Bistro and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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