Nalu's Tropical Take Out I
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Nalu's Tropical Take Out I has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 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 two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Nalu's Tropical Take Out I is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 6/1/25. Operator renewed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Micheal expired 4/12/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has cut marks that's no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on top shelf a bottle of medicine stored next to plastic cups. Operator moved medication from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler with multiple cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler, on cook line torn.
14-11-5
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator uses a ginger infused soy sauce, stores at room temperature. Ginger infused soy sauce (77F - Cold Holding) operator states sauce has been out less than 2 hours. Moved to refrigeration.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw items on menu not identified. Big Kahuna, Mermaid Wrap, Ahi Plate, not identified as being served raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed "triggerfish" on menu, when asked what fish is being served. Person in charge stated Unicorn Filefish. When asked to provide invoice for triggerfish, person in charge only able to provide invoice for unicorn filefish. Person in charge states that it is triggerfish, seafood list does not list triggerfish as acceptable market name. Is serving filefish. Person in charge unable to provide invoice within the last 30 days containing triggerfish. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket and sponges stored in handwashing sink. Items removed from sink.
31A-09-4
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator and it was posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf, plastic soufflé cups used in 2 containers of taco seasoning. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On top shelf above reach-in cooler, 2 stacks of Togo boxes not inverted. Operated inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of raw tuna thawing above chest freezer. Operator put tuna in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of fish and pan of steak thawing at room temperature. Operator placed pans in reach-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for tuna used in ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (89F - Hot Holding); beans (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated beans have been in warmer for two hours prior to temperature and placed in pan on grill to rabidly reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container and scrub pads stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nalu's Tropical Take Out I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nalu's Tropical Take Out I on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nalu's Tropical Take Out I?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nalu's Tropical Take Out I.
How does Nalu's Tropical Take Out I compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Nalu's Tropical Take Out I most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Nalu's Tropical Take Out I's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nalu's Tropical Take Out I have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nalu's Tropical Take Out I 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 Nalu's Tropical Take Out I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nalu's Tropical Take Out I is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants