LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS

dba SEAVIN INC

About this restaurant

LA COCINA AT THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS is a seating restaurant located at 157 King St in Saint Augustine with 179 seats. Led by Chef Norberto Jaramillo, the establishment offers a menu with international flair and a comprehensive wine list featuring wines from the San Sebastian Winery on the first floor. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday, with hours varying by day (closed Monday and Tuesday). Reviews describe the restaurant as offering great atmosphere, service, and food.

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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
157 KING ST
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
DeSoto (code 14)
Seating
179 seats

License

License Number
SEA6502061
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
May 6, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 7, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13689267 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
May 6, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 13537071 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 1, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Class: Food Visit ID: 10898573 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food