St. Augustine, St. Johns County

MAYITA

14 AVENIDA MENENDEZ, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 5, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-24-5

Detail 24147785

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being thawed in water bath with raw chicken. Person in charge stated chicken and beef is being cooked to a minimum of 165F. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24147789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in standing water in triple sink for less than four hours per person in charge. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24147788

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by containers and steel scrubby. Person in charge removed items blocking hand washing station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-02-7

Detail 24147787

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training onsite at establishment. Person in charge has taken the test and is waiting for online test. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24147786

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near triple sink. Person in charge is awaiting order delivery for more paper towels.

02C-02-5

Detail 24147783

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans made previous day missing date mark. Discussed with employee.

06-01-5

Detail 24147784

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed triple sink: beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) mixed in same standing water in triple sink. Discussed with person in charge. Beef and chicken both being cooked today over 165F per person in charge.

Apr 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 23718022

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Operator needs more time for training. Time Extended

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 23716217

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches above hand washing station near triple sink in and around calendar on wall Observed approximately 3 roaches crawling on electrical conduit on wall in kitchen above exit sign. Observed approximately 42 roaches behind workers comp poster on wall in kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23716215

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23716220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge. See stop sale. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23716216

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by cups.

53A-02-7

Detail 23716218

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23716219

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator gaskets torn.

23-03-4

Detail 23716214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler, refrigerator, freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 23233998

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 milk and half n half opened Friday per person in charge no date marked. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23233997

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. Person in charge found written procedures by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23233999

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in freezer in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23233996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and refrigerators soiled with debris. Observed black/green mold like substance on AC vents in kitchen.

36-64-5

Detail 23234000

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable order from AC in kitchen.

Jun 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22949693

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training on-site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: No proof of food handler training time of callback. Admin Complaint

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22830731

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted potato in steamer well for less than 1 hr per person in charge (80F - Hot Holding). Person in charge placed potatoes in oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22830729

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment inside hand washing station sick on cook line. Person in charge removed equipment from sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22830732

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 employee training on-site. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22830728

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and rice made on Monday per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22830730

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in ziplock bag being thawed on prep table. Discussed with person in charge.

21-08-4

Detail 22830733

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), person in charge refilled bucket to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 22651244

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glasses being washed at bar in two compartment sink with no available triple sink or dish washer and not being sanitized. Discussed with person in charge. Glasses brought to kitchen to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22651240

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef above cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged placed raw on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22651245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake mix (68F - Cold Holding) on top of flip-top cooler for 1 hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed on time control.

11-27-4

Detail 22651241

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

11-26-1

Detail 22651243

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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

02B-02-5

Detail 22651239

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed menu has undercooked egg sandwiches without a consumer advisory. Provided person in charge consumer advisory and they hung it up. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22651242

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22320010

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on small reach in cooler stained with old food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 22320009

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided poster to person in charge. Corrective Action Taken