A1A Asian Kitchen
6975 A1A S Ste 4-5-6, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502195
What drove the grade
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection2 intermediate, 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Observed multiple menu items that include masago fish eggs not identified as raw or including a raw ingredient
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
Observed crab in some sushi rolls based on menu descriptions but really is imitation crab per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed cook line utensils in 77°F water. Person in charge dumped water. Observed sushi station utensils in 70°F water. Person in charge removed water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee drink on sushi cutting board. Person in charge made employee removed drink from sushi preparation area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in sushi cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed food containers in reach in cooler with old labels stuck to side.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets on multiple coolers and reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed sides of reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed sushi reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed one dead roach on floor in employee bathroom. Person in charge cleaned up during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.