CASTAWAY CANTINA
CASTAWAY CANTINA has 5 health inspections on file for its ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
300 A1A Beach Boulevard
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32080
Pier Point South Condominiums
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880164
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline with food debris and mold like substance. Hood filters on cookline soiled with dust buildup. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cookline blocked by equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. No proof of training for employee Isaac.
Inspection Date: 5/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740844
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bib case not stored six inches off the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service box of cups store on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored outside on ground. Operator removed and hang upside down. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in front handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726211
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing in ceiling near cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup under fryers.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic container stacked on shelf with clean dishes near cook line.
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 11 packages of thawed fish in drawer under flat top, on cook line and not cut open.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11packages of fish thawed in pan under cook top not cut open or out of packaging. Operator discarded all fish during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board to reach in cooler on cook line with debris buildup.
Inspection Date: 6/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638092
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to the flip top reach in cooler. Employee relocated the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in the standup reach in cooler over products to be served to customers. Operator relocated the employee boxed lunch. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor by the stand up reach in cooler. Operator provided second bucket to relocate sanitizer from the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no certified food manager present Establishment has 2 certified food managers with person in charge at time of inspection with food handler training.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole in the flip top reach in cooler from the previous day missing product date marking. Employee placed date mark on container. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347838
- 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 on prep table. Person in charge removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in cooler on cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Person in charge moved cups. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer chicken not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Southwest chili and chipolte mixes dated 3.12. Today is 3.22. Items were discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Southwest chili and chipolte mixes dated 3.12. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint