Tangos R Us
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Tangos R Us has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 1 food handler employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Manager will order training book **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel machine not dispensing. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses stored above reach in cooler make table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with watch on wrist
13-07-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken in sauce in 2door reach-in cooler cooked last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked chicken in sauce in 2door reach-in cooler cooked last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop Sale
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under triple sink. Operators labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of empanadas in standing reach in cooler by service windows.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) in container sitting on top of other containers in top section of flip top reach in cooler, per operator ham has been there overnight without any additional preparation today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) in container sitting on top of other containers in top section of flip top reach in cooler, per operator ham has been there overnight without any additional preparation today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (62F - Hot Holding) in warming unit by service window, per operator chorizo was cooked less then 1 hour ago and placed in warmer then warmer was turned on after food was placed in warmer.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects around service windows inside food truck, operator began to kill insects during inspection.
35A-02-7
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape over coffee maker and containers with stir straws and to go cups by triple sink.
35B-08-4
41
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tangos R Us last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tangos R Us on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Tangos R Us compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Tangos R Us most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Tangos R Us' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tangos R Us have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tangos R Us 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 Tangos R Us inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tangos R Us is inspected around two times per year on average.
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