Mayita
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mayita stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in standing water in triple sink for less than four hours per person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being thawed in water bath with raw chicken. Person in charge stated chicken and beef is being cooked to a minimum of 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of current food manager training onsite at establishment. Person in charge has taken the test and is waiting for online test. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station near triple sink. Person in charge is awaiting order delivery for more paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans made previous day missing date mark. Discussed with employee.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by containers and steel scrubby. Person in charge removed items blocking hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed triple sink: beef (67F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) mixed in same standing water in triple sink. Discussed with person in charge. Beef and chicken both being cooked today over 165F per person in charge.
06-01-5
47
Apr 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-19: Operator needs more time for training. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 Lamb leg, Lamb roast, 2 bags of Beef chunks (64F - Cold Holding) left under prep table to thaw overnight per person in charge. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches above hand washing station near triple sink in and around calendar on wall Observed approximately 3 roaches crawling on electrical conduit on wall in kitchen above exit sign. Observed approximately 42 roaches behind workers comp poster on wall in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by cups.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of food manager certification present. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler, refrigerator, freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
47
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk and half n half opened Friday per person in charge no date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Person in charge found written procedures by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable order from AC in kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and refrigerators soiled with debris. Observed black/green mold like substance on AC vents in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
70
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food employee training on-site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: No proof of food handler training time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted potato in steamer well for less than 1 hr per person in charge (80F - Hot Holding). Person in charge placed potatoes in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and rice made on Monday per person in charge not date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment inside hand washing station sick on cook line. Person in charge removed equipment from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food employee training on-site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in ziplock bag being thawed on prep table. Discussed with person in charge.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), person in charge refilled bucket to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake mix (68F - Cold Holding) on top of flip-top cooler for 1 hr per person in charge. Person in charge placed on time control.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glasses being washed at bar in two compartment sink with no available triple sink or dish washer and not being sanitized. Discussed with person in charge. Glasses brought to kitchen to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef above cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged placed raw on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - 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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed menu has undercooked egg sandwiches without a consumer advisory. Provided person in charge consumer advisory and they hung it up. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Sep 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on small reach in cooler stained with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided poster to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayita on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayita?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mayita.
How does Mayita compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Mayita most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Mayita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayita 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 Mayita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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