SANTIAGO'S
860 A1A BCH BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC 32080
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manner to dry just sitting on floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks near back exit door not secured.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee open soda can on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee silver bag stored on prep table near dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black like substance. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service napkins stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored in a manner to dry just sitting on floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine in bar area 0ppm. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline overnight salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart blocking handwashing sink near dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee Conrad working for a couple weeks not informed of responsibility.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Julia and Adam expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple soufflé cups used to scoop orzo and spices. Person in charge removed cups. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and apron on cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; calimari, egg rolls, crabs on floor.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in panko person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has debris inside.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers under cookline have black gaskets. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In several area; cups and forks/spoons on floor.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop sink.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person changing tasks and not washing hands 1st. Addressed and person washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pasta dishes dated 10.21 today is 11.7.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; ham, sausage 52F, eggs, tomatoes 51F, turkey, cheese51F, pork 46F. Also on top reach in cooler; Fruit 52F,cheese 58F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; hollandaise 92F; ( - Hot Holding)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in front of walk in cooler.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing training.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At unisex employee restroom in back kitchen, no covered receptacle.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage room, backpack stored on shelf with food items. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back prep area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen are soiled. At make line, top shelf of pass thru soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler drawers has soiled interiors.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in coolers, fan covers in main walk-in cooler and beer walk-in cooler have build up.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In reach-in cooler at baking area, open container of heavy cream has mold-like substance.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At wait station side of pass thru line, observed 2 flying insects.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line, reach-in cooler drawers under flattop has raw hamburgers stored over raw shrimp with no solid divider. Chef moved shrimp to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At make line, cut melon has no time marked. Operator stated cut melon put out 2 hours prior to, asked time on chart. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink in storage closet, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mary Rivers expired 3/6/2024, scheduled to,take exam next month. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At back prep area, stand mixer has build up on underside of mixer head. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to soda station, ice machine plate and door have mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outside tiki bar, co2 on ground next to soda boxes not properly secured.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In hallway across from server drink station, shelf has pieces of cardboard lining sides of shelves.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, container of thawed raw tuna in unopened packaging.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back of kitchen on prep table, personal radio and personal cell phone. In dry storage area on shelf, personal backpack stored with baking ingredients
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In outside tiki bar, standing water on floor from leak at beer cooler.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in back of walk-in freezer on floor
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At end of cook line, bulk container of flour had handle of scoop in flour. Operator moved handle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar, one sink missing sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line have food buildup.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish area under triple sink, sewage odors detected.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. All dumpsters have open side doors.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At end of cook line, sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Employee moved bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes stored over bags of coleslaw.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In back of kitchen near walk-in cooler, triple sink faucet leaking.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At end of cook line, bulk container of flour and cracker meal not labeled. Operator labeled both containers. In dry storage area on bottom shelf, multiple containers of dried goods not properly labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area on bottom shelf, 2 cans of tomato paste dented and not segregated from rest of food.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler drawer across from cook line, ready to eat sausage stored in same container as raw beef. Employee moved sausage In walk-in cooler, cooked sausage and cooked crawfish stored in same container as raw bacon. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On baking shelf by front of kitchen, pear filling (70F - Cold Holding), kitchen manager stated pears were cooked in house. Filling was also dated for 10/08/23, 2 days expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at front of cook line, feta spread (50F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp taken 43F) Operator stated feta had been in and out of cool while he cleaned the cooler. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, grated cheddar cheese (50 F - Cold Holding, 2nd temp taken 41F) Operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer. On baking shelf near front of kitchen, pear filling (70F - Cold Holding). Kitchen manager stated pears are cooked in house. Filling was dated for 10/08. Informed operator he could no longer sell. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to walk-in cooler, shelf with air freshener bottle stored with soda boxes.
- 02C-03-5: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. In walk-in cooler at front of kitchen, feta spread not date marked. Operator stated it had been opened 2 days prior. Operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back of kitchen next to triple sinks, stand mixer has food debris. In hallway across from soda station, hot holding unit has food debris on bottom shelf.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back of kitchen, towel stored in sink. Employee moved towel. Employee dumped cooler water in hand washing sink next to server drink station. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At end of cook line, soap dispenser broken at sink.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator states they hold liquid eggs at cook line counter and French toast mix, on time but doesn't have the documentation for them. Emailed operator proper documents during inepction.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hand washing sink by dry storage, 2 bottles with clear liquid not labeled. Operator emptied bottles. In dish area on chemical shelf, 2 bottles of purple liquid not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At end of cook line next to hand washing sink, needle in the recharge zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 30 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has tiki bar and grill outside by the pool. Establishment says grill is not in use. But tiki bar is. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time needed to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: 60 day extension granted per RP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Plans have been received by plan review in February 23. Still not completed. Extend 30 days per RP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Extension suggested per duke ivers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: At time of follow up inspection on 6/21 spoke with plan review, they have received the plans, awaiting approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: At time of follow up inspection Plan Review is waiting on updated information for approved variance. Inspector provided information from plan review to the person in charge to reach out to complete the plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Spoke with plan review, application for new plans was canceled by operator due to removal of outdoor cooking. Current plans do not have tiki bar on plans. Plans must be submitted to add tiki bar to existing plans. Spoke with Robert P in district office, 60 day extension and immediate administrative complaint. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has tiki bar and grill outside by the pool. Establishment says grill is not in use. But tiki bar is. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time needed to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: 60 day extension granted per RP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Plans have been received by plan review in February 23. Still not completed. Extend 30 days per RP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Extension suggested per duke ivers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: At time of follow up inspection on 6/21 spoke with plan review, they have received the plans, awaiting approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: At time of follow up inspection Plan Review is waiting on updated information for approved variance. Inspector provided information from plan review to the person in charge to reach out to complete the plan review process. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).