Tsaocaa
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Tsaocaa has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Augustine restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from 3 days ago per operator not dated. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink unable to dispense due to batteries needing change.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice handle at front counter in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen and front counter chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); chicken thighs (44F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding)operator put food items on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot top stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with pot cover inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not dated. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fryer oil and bread crumbs bags on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop used for chicken in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
70
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Wasp spray on shelf in dry storage. Person in charge moved wasp spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut watermelon. Person in charge moved shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service containers of floor in back.
25-05-4
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Establishment has non food grade bag in reach in freezer with chicken in it. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not in order. 3 compartment sink goes from wash, sanitize, rinse. Should be wash, rinse and sanitize.
16-05-4
58
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test kit available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Observed no test strips available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed ph strips instead of chlorine. Sent operator picture of correct strips. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
90
Jul 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tsaocaa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tsaocaa on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tsaocaa?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tsaocaa.
How does Tsaocaa compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Tsaocaa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Tsaocaa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tsaocaa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tsaocaa 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 Tsaocaa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tsaocaa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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