RELAMPAGO COFFEE LAB

RELAMPAGO COFFEE LAB in SAINT AUGUSTINE has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

74 Spanish Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Old City
Saint Johns County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 10914866

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC ceiling vent at front counter soiled with black/green mold like substance.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of almond milk stored on floor next to ice machine.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to seating deck not self closing. Observed guests leaving door open allowing flying insects to enter establishment. Person in charge closed door. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on to grab and bag food for guest without washing hands.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, flying insects found Observed one flying insect entered establishment through open back door. Flying insect was pushed outdoor during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed small reach in cooler: cream cheese turnovers (54F - Cold Holding) left over night per person in charge. Observed ambient digital thermostat at 49F
  • 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. Observed green labeled milk opened previous day person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by dirty dishes. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by boxes. Person in charge unblocked front counter hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite. Warning
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - Single compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed dirty cups and silver ware stored in hand washing station on front counter. Person in charge stated hand washing station was used to wash dishes while sanitizing in a container. Discussed proper dish washing procedures with triple sink.

2/11/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10750668

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/26/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10697411

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator needs more time with Holidays to file plans. **Time Extended**

10/15/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8737776

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall under window next to CO2 tank showing signs of water damage.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee level ground coffee in portafilter with barehands before making guest expresso. Discuss with person in charge.
  • 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas. Warning

8/9/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8358907

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed small dairy refrigerator ambient at 45F. Observed sheet of ice on back of refrigerator. Person in charge discontinued use and placed items in another cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small dairy refrigerator: milk (45F - Cold Holding); half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient refrigerator temp at 45F Person in charge placed milk and half n half in another cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**