A1a Burritowork Taco Shop
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Score
A1a Burritowork Taco Shop appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. A1a Burritowork Taco Shop was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting A1a Burritowork Taco Shop on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed double door reach in cooler: ambient air 44F, Black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (42-46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (46F - Cold Holding) for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge stated cooler was left open for order and for cleaning. Person in charge had items moved to another cooler without date marks lower ambient temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket x 2 (Quaternary 500++ppm); person in charge remade buckets to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed cutting board in flip-top cooler stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from reach in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor near reach in cooler by drinks.
36-22-4
58
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alto-shaam: rice x 2 (133F - Hot Holding). Person in charge stated they mix cold salsa with cooked rice and cold salsa bring down the rice temperature. Person in charge reheated to 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade on can opened soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed plug in fly glue trap device above sink and prep area. Person in charge removed device from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind make line. Person in charge had employee clean water up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from small reach in cooler behind make line.
29-03-4
64
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Jalapeños.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink has food debris. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves soiled.
22-16-4
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw shrimp and Mahi in reach in cooler back kitchen area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Employee Andrew and Alex not informed of responsibility. Both employees signed document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator stored on brick. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: In cooler overnight; Steak 47F, shrimp 46F, bell peppers 47F. Cooler is 47F. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: In cooler overnight; Steak 47F, shrimp 46F, bell peppers 47F. Cooler is 47F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink out side. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Still missing at mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
64
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe staff with gloves on holding his phone. Addressed immediately and person put phone away and took gloves of and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Lettuce 48F, fish 44F, onions 48F, peppers 48F; ( - Cold Holding) In tall reach in cooler in back area; In back area; salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding) made 6.5. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink out side. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can dented tomatoes on storage rack.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle in back area not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of make table on cook line and tall reach in cooler in back area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on back of soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash in ladies restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline and tall 2 door in back are torn.
14-11-5
33
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler across from triple sink, raw chicken stored over ground beef. Employee moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In roll top cooler across from grill, cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); grated mixed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); Baja sauce (45F - Cold Holding) In drawers under grill, raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator they had been in and out of the cooler during lunch rush. Operator placed all items in ice bath. In reach-in cooler in back of building next to triple sink, black beans (47F - Cold Holding). All re temps at or below 41F, except for salsa at 48F. Operator placed salsa in different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach-in cooler across from triple sink, Baja sauce (46F - Cooling, 2nd temp after 2.5 hours 45F); in large plastic covered container cut lettuce (58F - Cooling, 2nd temp after 2.5 hours 48F) in multiple bags stacked on each other. Per operator, Baja sauce and cut lettuce had been prepped 1 hour prior. Operator placed all times in different reach-in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back of kitchen on prep counter across triple sink, can opener blade has debris buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda station outside, ice bin plate has mold-like substance. Also, ice shoot on soda machine has mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees on cook line wearing multiple bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. On cook line, under triple sink.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above prep line has debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler next to triple sink, unwashed tomatoes and avocados stored over ready to eat onions and black beans. Operator moved ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink and handwash sink in storage area without vacuum breakers present on threaded faucets.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using quat sanitizer and only having chlorine test strips. Operator drained sink and refilled with chlorine sanitizer until correct strips are acquired. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of peppermint oil without label. In storage closet observed larger sprayer of chemical without label. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on reach-in cooler shelf on cook line. Operator moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee spraying dishes off to rinse. Employee filled sink with rinse water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler next to mop sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler under order window.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employee drinks stored ontop of reach-in cooler shelf. Operator moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
55
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A1a Burritowork Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A1a Burritowork Taco Shop on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A1a Burritowork Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A1a Burritowork Taco Shop.
How does A1a Burritowork Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
A1a Burritowork Taco Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has A1a Burritowork Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A1a Burritowork Taco Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A1a Burritowork Taco Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A1a Burritowork Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A1a Burritowork Taco Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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