LA COCINA BISTRO
900 MARKETPLACE DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086
License #6502614
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Solid Health Score
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LA COCINA BISTRO in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 31, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent way to measure high temperature sanitation machine. Discussed with person in charge.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles by ware washing filled with clear liquid missing labels.
- [53B-14-5] 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. Observed some certifications expired for food handlers.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In reach in cooler pico (45-48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47-48F - Cold Holding) for less than two hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in freezer and were cooled to 41F or below by end of inspection.
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LA COCINA BISTRO looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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