Lena

150 Riberia St Unit C, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Lena stretching back to 2023. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Lena's latest score of 95 sits above the St. Augustine average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on single door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Observed some food employees present unable to show proof of food handler training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the standup reach in cooler; potato salad arrived with prepped food (71F - Cooling); potato salad second temperature 2 hours (57F - Cooling); chicken 1215 (69F - Cooling); chicken 2 hours (57F - Cooling) In sealed bags and containers, portion of potato salad removed and placed on ice writhing temperature range. Chicken and potato salad removed to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by hose. Operator removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current year license decal not on food truck Operator posted current licenses. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed single door stand up reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge stated they bleach and soaked gaskets and gaskets are stained. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal displayed is expired. Updated mailing address to aid operator in getting update decal. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front cooking station uncovered food with no sneeze guard accessible to customers. Operator relocated the food to covered restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean soup (127F - Hot Holding) person in charge turned stove on and retested at (181F - Hot Holding)

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station used for attached hose, unable to use hand washing station. Operator removed the hose from the hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station missing paper towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license posted is expired from 06/01/2023.

50-09-4

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

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lena on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lena?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lena.

How does Lena compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Lena most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Lena's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lena have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lena 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 Lena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lena is inspected around two times per year on average.

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