LA TAZA COFFEE SHOP

With 5 inspections documented, LA TAZA COFFEE SHOP maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating in SAINT AUGUSTINE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

3915 A1A S, STE 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/14/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10928033

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale build up in dishwasher and hand wash sink front counter area.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink to the left entrance of kitchen used as dump sink has ice inside.

6/10/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10766533

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Portable cutting boards no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new one. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in deep freezer behind front counter.

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8778445

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/10/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8562743

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water stored on shelf over the flip top reach in cooler. Operator relocated the water. Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container on shelf over hand wash sink with no product labeling.
16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No irreversible thermometer available to test the hightemp dishmachine.
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. One expired door handler training certificate for the person in charge at time of inspection. Per operator is going to take the certified food manager course. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8377095

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int

03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen above reach-in cooler, 2 bottles of olive oil with garlic (72,73F - Cold Holding) Employee stated they had just been made. Employee put both bottles in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 back reach-in cooler, container of half n half not dated when opened. In reach-in cooler below front counter, container of almond milk not dated when opened. Operator stated both items had been opened within the last 2 days and dated both items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
11-27-4: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. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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. 1 employee present has been employed for approximately 2 weeks with no reporting agreement. Provided operator with handout and employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation