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The Little Sombrero

1480 S Old A1A, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Little Sombrero has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Little Sombrero is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table unit found at 1:55, Operator reheated items recheck temps at 2:10. shredded chicken (114F 170F- Hot Holding); shredded beef (125F 183F- Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in unit soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
82
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline; Chicken 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Small reach in cooler; mahi 44F, shrimp 48F, chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cookline; Chicken 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Small reach in cooler; mahi 44F, shrimp 48F, chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados as evidenced by sticker still being on them. Person in charge took and washed avacados. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers have buildup of grease on outside. Fans inside food truck are soiled.
23-03-4
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Behind food truck, gray water dripping from missing clean out cap on piping installed outside of food truck. Operator replaced clean out cap. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has installed piping in between bottom of triple sink and hand wash sink that leads outside to a screw off clean out cap that they hook up a separate tank and take over to their sewage connection at the commissary and dispose of. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach-in cooler next to fryer, plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler inside of commissary, unwashed limes and unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cabbage. Operator moved cabbage to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler with food debris staining.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In top of reach-in cooler observed plastic ramekin without handle in pico. Operator removed ramekin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
86
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in side truck with door open. Operator closed door during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid stored inside food truck under serving window. Operator moved can to outside storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator supplied with towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by trash can and large fan. Operator moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In top of reach-in cooler observed multiple plastic cups stored in food without handles. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup behind and around fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door propped open and observed two flying insects. Operator stated door was only propped open short time and closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Sombrero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Sombrero on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Little Sombrero?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Little Sombrero.

How does The Little Sombrero compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

The Little Sombrero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The Little Sombrero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Little Sombrero have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Little Sombrero 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 The Little Sombrero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Little Sombrero is inspected around three times per year on average.

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