Zabas

701 A1A Beach Blvd Ste C, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Zabas has eight inspections in the public record. Zabas was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for St. Augustine Beach sits at 82, putting Zabas on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.

36-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near cook station soiled with food splash.

36-27-5

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in refrigerators interior soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in refrigerators in kitchen shelves and bottom interior soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knives on magnet that is attached to the wall on cook line with debris buildup.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup at cooling plate in reach in cooler on top of front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of presses on cook line with debris buildup. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris buildup. Coffee counter is soiled with coffee grounds.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by back door soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on cook line by steam table.

21-12-4

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floors, walls, and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind cooking equipment is soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator replaced bucket with a fresh Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 150ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs in back kitchen reach in cooler 51F. Eggs have been in and out for service during lunch. **Admin Complaint**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in establishment have accumulation of dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored upright in kitchen. Owner inverted the filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zabas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zabas on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zabas?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zabas.

How does Zabas compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine Beach?

Zabas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine Beach average of 82.

Has Zabas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zabas 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 Zabas 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 Zabas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zabas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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