St. Augustine, St. Johns County

OLD TOWN PIZZA & TAVERN

223 W KING ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Apr 17, 2023
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21940777

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager onsite. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Operator is scheduled on May 18, 2023 with serv-safe Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 21

09-01-4

Detail 21780973

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. Person in charge bare hand contacted cooked ready to eat pizza during the cutting process. Immediately discussed with person in charge and advised person in charge to place gloves on. No visible contamination observed.

03A-02-5

Detail 21780982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) main pizza make: red sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) person in charge placed ice on products. All items temped at or below 41F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21780969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. red sauce (130F - Hot Holding) person in charge started reheating sauce. Sauce reached 167F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21780975

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

22-02-4

Detail 21780968

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Mixer soiled with food debris. 2) food prep table not actively being used soiled with food debris. 3) cutting boards on food prep table and make line table soiled with black debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 21780970

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station by pizza make line blocked by chair and shelving unit. Person in charge moved chair during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21780966

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station near hot water tank filled with dirty dishes. Discussed with person in charge.

53A-01-7

Detail 21780964

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager onsite. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21780978

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21780977

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pizza sauce in walk-in cooler not date marked from day of preparation.

36-36-4

Detail 21780971

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling above hot water tank.

35A-03-4

Detail 21780979

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) Two dead roaches near back door. 2) Two dead roaches near mixer and hot water tank. Person in charge had employee sweep and remove all dead roaches during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-06-4

Detail 21780983

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee bong on reach in cooler near pizza make line.

36-17-5

Detail 21780981

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles near back door missing Floor tiles near reach in freezer cracked.

36-24-5

Detail 21780976

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1) Hole in wall behind ice machine. 2) Hold in wall above hot water heater.

38-07-4

Detail 21780980

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1) Above pizza make line 4 exposed bulbs without shielding 2) above steamer table and prep table 4 exposed bulbs without shielding. 3) near reach in cooler by back door and above mixer 4 bulbs without shielding.

23-03-4

Detail 21780974

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) metal cans stored in non-functioning walk-in freezer soiled with mold and debris. 2) top of pizza oven soiled with food debris. 3) hood filters above fryer soiled with grease.

16-48-4

Detail 21780967

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives stored together in food pan soiled with old food debris.

35B-03-4

Detail 21780972

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing and left open.

25-05-4

Detail 21780963

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near food prep table.

25-21-4

Detail 21780965

Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. Single service items stored in non-functioning walk-in freezer, have water on plastic wrap. Mold on cardboard boxes.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21763055

High Priority - Observed: 1) In the front line reach in cooler by the server pass through window. Sausage 51F Cold Holding; block mozzarella 58F Cold Holding; Feta cheese 46F Cold Holding. In unit for 2 hours. Person in charge had employee add ice to fliptop cooler.

50-08-7

Detail 21763124

High Priority - Observed: Establishment is still operating without a license. Establishment needs to correct violations before being licensed.

53A-01-7

Detail 21763125

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 1) no proof of certified manager training onsite. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21763057

Basic - Observed: 1) Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on some walls in the main kitchen area. Operator states is attempting to fix

36-37-5

Detail 21763123

Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has exposed Hood ventilation ducts, operator added sheet rock ceiling with seams that are not smooth easily cleanable.

36-17-5

Detail 21763058

Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) floor tiles missing near back door 2) floor tiles cracked near hot water tank

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 21762980

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1) Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge added new chlorine sanitizer and retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

50-08-7

Detail 21762940

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ 1) establishment operating without license. Operator has submitted plans and application to DBPR already. Plan review is looking into operators plans. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-11-5

Detail 21762967

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. 1) dishes being ran through dish machine not sanitized due to machine out of sanitizer. Person in charge added more sanitizer and reran machine. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21762861

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) pizza make line flip-top cooler: sauce (69F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); ricotta (44F - Cold Holding) cooler missing gaskets, no proper seal is attained when closing flip-top door. Sauce left on counter. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. 2) provolone cheese (61F - Cold Holding) left on deli slicer. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler. 3) walk-in cooler: raw chicken x 2 (45F-47F - Cold Holding); deli meat (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding) person in charge moved items to inside reach in cooler. Person in charge stated they will call service to check walk-in cooler. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21762966

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) attached mixer bowl soiled with food debris

53A-01-7

Detail 21762950

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 1) no proof of certified manager training onsite. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21762999

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1) some employees missing food handler training.

14-01-5

Detail 21762962

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) plastic souffle cup used as scoop in yeast in walk-in cooler

36-37-5

Detail 21762897

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1) ceiling in kitchen and above bar not smooth easily cleanable. Ceiling is spray foam that has been painted. Ceiling has exposed wires, AC ducts, Hood ventilation ducts. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21762895

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. 1) Cove molding missing near hot water tank. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21762893

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Equipment in poor repair. 1) pizza make line flip-top cooler: Gasket missing on flip-top lid. 2) left door broken, not attached. 3) walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21762896

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) floor tiles missing near back door 2) floor tiles cracked near hot water tank

08B-38-4

Detail 21762876

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Food stored on floor. 1) cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Discussed with operator. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21762961

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 1) ice scoop handle touch ice. Person in charge removed handle from ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21762988

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1) hand washing station near hot water tank missing sign. 2) hand washing station on make line missing sign. Provided signs during inspection. Operator hung signs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21762987

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) outside edges of mixer soiled with food debris. 2) walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance

16-46-4

Detail 21762963

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1) old barcode labels stuck to tea pitchers.

02D-01-5

Detail 21762957

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) bulk food containers missing common name label

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 21610114

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One rodent droppings observed on the paper towel dispenser by the server pass through window. Two rodent droppings observed in the dry storage area on the floor. Operator swept and discarded the rodent droppings. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21610108

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the front line reach in cooler by the server pass through window, sausage (48F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) all in unit overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21610115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front line reach in cooler by the server pass through window, sausage (48F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) all in unit overnight. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21610106

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on the slicer by the rear exterior door.

35A-06-4

Detail 21610107

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Six dead roaches in glue traps in the main kitchen area and bar area. Operator discarded the glue traps. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21610112

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on some walls in the main kitchen area. Operator states is attempting to fix. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21610113

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler at the server pass through window has broken door on the side closest to the display case.

25-06-4

Detail 21610110

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service tin carry out containers on the backside of the main kitchen line not inverted or covered for protection.

42-01-4

Detail 21610109

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water by the mop sink.

21-08-4

Detail 21610111

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution bucket at front line hand wash sink at 0ppm quaternary.