Shanti Kava

525 Fl 16 Ste 130, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Other
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Shanti Kava is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Shanti Kava trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter medication, first aid kit, and lotion stored above food in kitchen. Person in charge move products below food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg above ready to eat spinach. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate from servsafe. Discussed with person in charge and food handler.
53B-03-5
67
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shanti Kava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shanti Kava on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Shanti Kava compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Shanti Kava most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Shanti Kava's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shanti Kava have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shanti Kava means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.