A1a Ale Works
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023
45
Score
Across the available record, A1a Ale Works has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 20, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for A1a Ale Works dates to Sep 20, 2023.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so A1a Ale Works trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in salad flip-top cooler: house made dressing x 6 (49-51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); crab (53F - Cold Holding); house made hummus (54F - Cold Holding) left in cooler over night per person in charge. Person in charge disposed of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee use personal cell phone and then begin work touching clean utensils and plate ware without washing hands. Discussed immediately and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad flip-top cooler: house made dressing x 6 (49-51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); crab (53F - Cold Holding); house made hummus (54F - Cold Holding) left in cooler overnight per person in charge. Person in charge disposed of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on pantry and salad coolers stained with old food debris. Observed can opener blade on table in prep area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by pantry and salad coolers missing paper towels. Person in charge added towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used to scoop sugar out of bulk container.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers and walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked with visible moisture on storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
45
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge called service tech and set up triple sink for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee wipe hands on apron after bare hand contacting cut tomatoes. Employee continued to touch clean utensils. Discussed with person in charge. Employee washed hands and placed on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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 bare hand contacting cut tomatoes for pico de gallo. Discussed with person in charge. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. No visible contamination observed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food containers being washed through dish machine, Observed Dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge called service tech and set up triple sink for sanitation. Person in charge placed dishes into sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding) in steamer well. Person in charge had employees start reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at dish machine missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers coming out of dish machine. Person in charge started removed labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler and multiple reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stacked with visible moisture on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
37
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes, cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); house made dressings (50F - Cold Holding) person in charge placed ice in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on front cook line with small hose missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee at fry station eating and went back to prepping food. Discussed with person in charge and employee, they washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) Dish pit hand washing station missing paper towels. 2) back prep area missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting boards on flip-top coolers stained with foo debris. 2) can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at fry station. Discussed with person in charge. Employee stopped eating. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked with visible moisture at drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers after washing.
16-46-4
39
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A1a Ale Works last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A1a Ale Works on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A1a Ale Works?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A1a Ale Works.
How does A1a Ale Works compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
A1a Ale Works most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has A1a Ale Works' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A1a Ale Works have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A1a Ale Works means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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