Castaway Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Castaway Cantina, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in St. Augustine Beach average 82, so Castaway Cantina trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
13-03-4
70
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
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**
23-03-4
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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
70
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in front handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service box of cups store on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
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**
42-01-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
03G-04-5
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**
01B-13-4
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.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile missing in ceiling near cook line.
36-32-5
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.
16-46-4
58
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
08B-49-4
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**
21-38-4
70
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
29-34-4
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**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Aioli and slaw dressing is past date.
01B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of rust/black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior has rust.
22-20-5
58
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Castaway Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Castaway Cantina on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Castaway Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Castaway Cantina.
How does Castaway Cantina compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine Beach?
Castaway Cantina most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine Beach average of 82.
Has Castaway Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Castaway Cantina have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Castaway Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Castaway Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Castaway Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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