Salento Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Salento Steakhouse has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for Alberto and Sonja, both hired approximately two weeks ago. Employees signed forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by containers of cut tomato and cut cucumber. Employee moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in dried rice and beans in prep area. Employee removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of beef stored on the floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane spray stored next to clean equipments under prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen meats stored in direct contact of non-food grade in walk in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw shell eggs stored over garlic containers on shelf in walk in cooler . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Three prep containers of shrimp salsa with prep date 6-3-25 stored in upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen. Verified correct date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three prep containers of shrimp salsa with prep date 6-3-25 stored in upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen. Verified correct date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
01B-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom inn kitchen area
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen dessert stored on walk in freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled and stored on prep table. Employee labeled it oil **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed in gloved hands then continued to handle jugs of sauces without washing hands and changing gloves first.
12A-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs at bar in reach in cooler stored over bottles of wine, eggs moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment using raw shell eggs for their Piso Sours, but it is not identified as raw eggs on the menu, operator wrote in "raw" on all menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh garlic in oil mix at server station in dining room, per manager it was made Sunday. Also flan open on Sunday per manager in prep area. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar at dessert station in kitchen, not in use, not covered, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and salt in kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk containers of rice and beans in back storage area, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over prep tables in prep area and cook line, drinks moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in back storage area. Cooking oil on cook line. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees cutting unwashed peppers and zucchini on cook line without washing them first.
08B-39-4
39
May 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over bar area is porous metal drop ceiling. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salento Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salento Steakhouse on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salento Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salento Steakhouse.
How does Salento Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Salento Steakhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Salento Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Salento Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salento Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Salento Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salento Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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