Lotus Noodle Bar

56 Grove Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lotus Noodle Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

“No written procedures available for use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lotus Noodle Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler: house made slaw (47F - Cold Holding) Cooler opened for prep and setting up. Ambient of cooler 36F. Person in charge left door to cooler closed too cool slaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed product kept on time control but establishment missing written procedures. Person in charge has blank copy in email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
78
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for time control products. Person in charge has labels on product indicating time. Provided written procedures to person in charge.
03F-10-5
90
Aug 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose bibs missing vacuum breakers. Person in charge had two vacuum breakers installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided paper written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 paper employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing. Person in charge has closer arm to be installed. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-04-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lotus Noodle Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lotus Noodle Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lotus Noodle Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lotus Noodle Bar.

How does Lotus Noodle Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Lotus Noodle Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Lotus Noodle Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lotus Noodle Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lotus Noodle Bar 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 Lotus Noodle Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lotus Noodle Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.