Relampago Coffee Lab
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
37
Score
Relampago Coffee Lab has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on to grab and bag food for guest without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, flying insects found Observed one flying insect entered establishment through open back door. Flying insect was pushed outdoor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed small reach in cooler: cream cheese turnovers (54F - Cold Holding) left over night per person in charge. Observed ambient digital thermostat at 49F
01B-02-5
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 green labeled milk opened previous day person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter blocked by dirty dishes. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by boxes. Person in charge unblocked front counter hand washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 handler training onsite. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Single compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed dirty cups and silver ware stored in hand washing station on front counter. Person in charge stated hand washing station was used to wash dishes while sanitizing in a container. Discussed proper dish washing procedures with triple sink.
16-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC ceiling vent at front counter soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of almond milk stored on floor next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door to seating deck not self closing. Observed guests leaving door open allowing flying insects to enter establishment. Person in charge closed door. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-03-4
37
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator needs more time with Holidays to file plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 level ground coffee in portafilter with barehands before making guest expresso. Discuss with person in charge.
09-01-4
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 - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans on file do not reflect the front counter area which includes hand washing station and food prep areas. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall under window next to CO2 tank showing signs of water damage.
36-24-5
67
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small dairy refrigerator: milk (45F - Cold Holding); half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient refrigerator temp at 45F Person in charge placed milk and half n half in another cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed small dairy refrigerator ambient at 45F. Observed sheet of ice on back of refrigerator. Person in charge discontinued use and placed items in another cooler.
14-74-7
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1) hand washing station at coffee counter used for dish rinsing. Employee removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Relampago Coffee Lab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Relampago Coffee Lab on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Relampago Coffee Lab?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Relampago Coffee Lab.
How does Relampago Coffee Lab compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Relampago Coffee Lab most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Relampago Coffee Lab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Relampago Coffee Lab have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Relampago Coffee Lab 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.
How often is Relampago Coffee Lab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Relampago Coffee Lab is inspected around two times per year on average.
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