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The Tren

1093 Puryear St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Tren has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves are soiled.
23-03-4
90
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed food truck walls repaired with tape. Person in charge has hired maintenance to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease
36-27-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (55F - Hot Holding); fish (60F - Hot Holding); shrimp (58F - Hot Holding); butter (75F - Cold Holding); ambient air of refrigerator 75F () Person in charge stated they set up and turned refrigerator on 45 mins prior to inspection. Food is purchased daily for sale per person in charge. Discussed using coolers with ice for transportation of food and until refrigerator comes down in temperature. Person in charge placed all products in working freezer during inspection to cool. Person in charge also had ice delivered with a cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and shrimp on same shelf as ready to eat tomatoes and lettuce. Person in charge placed raw fish below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed peel and stick material peeling off on prep table surfaces **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station faucet leaking at base near handles.
29-11-4
61
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed prep table with peal n stick paper pealing off surface.
14-13-4
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects in food truck.
35A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wall and ceilings soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and ceilings by cooking grill soiled with grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
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. 1) fish (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) person in charge placed in reach in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) small fryer soiled with grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floors and walls soiled with grease.
36-73-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tren last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tren on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tren?

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

How does The Tren compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

The Tren most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has The Tren's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Tren 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 The Tren 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 The Tren inspected?

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

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