St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County

CASTAWAY CANTINA

300 A1A BEACH BLVD, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 22, 2026
City
St. Augustine Beach
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24527689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reaching cooler under 4 hours Cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding); pico (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator put food items on ice to bring down to proper temp. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24527688

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24527687

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24527686

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 24140302

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

Detail 24140301

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.

16-21-4

Detail 24140303

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24140300

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

Detail 24140304

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

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23799327

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in front handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23799326

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

Detail 23799324

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 23799325

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service box of cups store on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23799328

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

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03G-04-5

Detail 23415787

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

Detail 23415785

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

Detail 23415786

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.

36-32-5

Detail 23415783

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing in ceiling near cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23415782

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup under fryers.

16-46-4

Detail 23415784

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.

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 22918668

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

Detail 22918667

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22918670

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

Detail 22918671

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

Detail 22918669

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

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

02C-01-5

Detail 22737550

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

Detail 22737549

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

40-06-5

Detail 22737551

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

Detail 22737554

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22737555

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in cooler on cook line.

25-05-4

Detail 22737552

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. Person in charge moved cups. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22737553

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer chicken not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22737556

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

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 21882971

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.aioli and slaw dressing dated 3/3 and 3/16. Today is 3/24. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21882968

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Aioli and slaw dressing is past date.

29-34-4

Detail 21882967

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in wrong spot, it should be placed after the split. Person in charge corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21882969

Basic - Accumulation of rust/black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior has rust.

42-01-4

Detail 21882970

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung to dry. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-09-4

Detail 21595350

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Establishment has approximately 100 live bees outside around all trash cans, bar area, fruit and water surrounding bar. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21595345

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 11.17. Today is 11.29. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21595347

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external faucet of mop sink.

53B-09-4

Detail 21595342

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment only has copies of certificates. No original certificates.

27-16-4

Detail 21595346

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1 sink in kitchen does not have hot water.

12B-07-4

Detail 21595349

Basic - Employee beverage/food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink in 2 door reach in cooler. Employee food on counter person in charge removed both. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21595343

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor behind cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 21595341

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor beside fryers. Soda box on floor. Person in charge moved both items. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21595340

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on rusted top of soda grate. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 21595344

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly machine in kitchen stored over soda machine and cups.

23-03-4

Detail 21595348

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen has dust buildup on it. Person in charge removed fan. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 21071330

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed personnel handling packaged condiments and placing them on top of ready to eat food with out washing hands or using gloves/ tongs.

03A-02-5

Detail 21071336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 48F in pull out drawer of make station.

51-11-4

Detail 21071334

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tall tank next to soda syrup boxes.

36-32-5

Detail 21071331

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above hood suppression system.

36-73-4

Detail 21071328

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cookline has has accumulation of debris, food, and grease.

10-01-5

Detail 21071329

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in hummus on cookline in pull out drawers.

23-03-4

Detail 21071335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above cookline Splash plate of soda dispenser

36-27-5

Detail 21071332

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill soiled with debris.

42-01-4

Detail 21071333

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20661867

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.21. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20661865

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. Establishment lack training for staff. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20661862

Basic - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has rust.

36-01-4

Detail 20661863

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of grease on floor behind fryers.

31B-04-4

Detail 20661861

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at outside sink.

12B-13-4

Detail 20661866

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink in cooler amongst food. Person in charge removed drink. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20661864

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was face down on the floor.