La Nouvelle
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, La Nouvelle has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting La Nouvelle on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one food manager certification expired 6/19/2025
53A-03-7
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in flip-top cooler
29-49-6
86
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one crack shell egg in walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed food on sheet pan being transported from restaurant to outside walk-in cooler without food being covered.
08B-60-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 8qt lentils date marked 10/12 and 1QT of lobster bisque date marked 10/12.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent way to measure high temp sanitation dishwasher.
16-62-1
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg above ready to eat juices. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for glass dishwasher.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food scoops in standing 93F water on prep table. Person in charge placed scoops in ware washing. Observed knifes sitting in sanitizer water on prep table. Person in charge placed in ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 56F, mussels 56F, chicken 56F; ( - Cold Holding) items placed in cooler 30 minutes ago. Cooler temp is 41. Second temperature; chicken 43F, scallops 48F, mussels 46F. Determined products are cooling correctly. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated in walk in cooler. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Used kitchen equipment outside of dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Watched cook take tongs from oven and place in sanitizer. Person in charge removed and placed in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-18-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened soda can in reach in cooler on cookline. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nouvelle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nouvelle on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does La Nouvelle compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
La Nouvelle most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has La Nouvelle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Nouvelle have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Nouvelle 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 Nouvelle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nouvelle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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