SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

DE LEON PIZZA

84 THEATRE DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Feb 16, 2023
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 21787022

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop/prep sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet on prep sink. Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 21787024

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Operator remade bucket and observed at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21787017

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan of pizza sauce sitting in handwash sink on cook line. Operator moved pan during inspection. Observed operator dumping and refilling sanitizer bucket in handwash sink on cook line. Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 21787021

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days without proof of certification.

32-04-4

Detail 21787019

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not self closing completely.

40-06-5

Detail 21787026

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near front entrance observed employee purse hanging on pizza boxes. Employee moved purse during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21787018

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in freezer at end of cook line, reach-in freezer in kitchen area and reach-in cooler near storage area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21787025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on hood filters and floor fan on cook line. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine door. Operator began cleaning door during inspection. Observed handles on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven with buildup. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21787023

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen and cook line. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21787020

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under handwash sink on cook line. Operator moved bucket on top of empty bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21530443

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of apples with large dent along seam of can. Observed can of olives with extremely creased dent near rim.

03B-01-6

Detail 21530445

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter across from register observed, tomato sauce (128F - Hot Holding) in crockpot. Operator stated it was placed there 15 prior to temperature and placed in oven. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21530442

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed prep sink without vacuum breaker.

41-15-5

Detail 21530437

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator remade bucket and observed 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21530444

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in back kitchen area.

41-17-4

Detail 21530438

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21530439

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned of at handwash sink next to reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator turned water on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21530436

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21530435

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers observed heavily torn. Observed reach-in cooler at end of cook line with heavily rusted shelves. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21530441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved sugar during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21530434

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust buildup on speakers and extinguisher over reach-in cooler across from register. Observed dust buildup on fan used for back kitchen prep area.

36-02-5

Detail 21530440

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas in kitchen observed with unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21042079

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21042083

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge added label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21042080

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black/green mold like substance on deflector plate in ice bin. Interior of Ice bin lid had tomato sauce. Person in charge cleaned lid. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21042077

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen are soiled with dust.

14-11-4

Detail 21042086

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table shelves collapsing. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler in kitchen.

36-01-4

Detail 21042082

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food/grease/single service items built up on floor behind equipment through the front line and kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21042087

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor near black door. Person in charge moved onions to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 21042078

Basic - Food stored/prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Establishment boiling water for noodles on drying rack while triple sink is set up for wash/rinse/sanitize. Employee moved hot pad and water to front counter. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21042084

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items mixed in with household items such as plugs,spare batteries,tools. Person in charge removed household items and place single service items on shelves above. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21042085

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen is unsealed concert. No longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21042081

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops bunched on sinks edge. Person in charge inverted mops. Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

03A-02-5

Detail 20793777

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce on front counter by pizza ovens 58°F. Operator stated sauce has been in and out of reach in cooler for about one hour.

41-10-4

Detail 20793790

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Table cleaner stored on same surface as rolled silverware in front dining room. Manager moved spray bottle to a shelf by the bus pans in front dining area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20793785

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in reach in cooler across from pizza oven has accumulated debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 20793779

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen near dish area, no paper towels provided. Manager installed paper towels into dispenser. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20793780

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee.

53B-11-4

Detail 20793774

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One employee certificate had an altered date of exam and date of expiration.

41-17-4

Detail 20793786

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining area on dish cart. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20793783

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back prep area has some residue on interior of fold up access door. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20793775

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen on prep table, one coffee and one cup of water observed on top surface. Manager moved cups to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 20793784

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard observed in pizza make station at front counter. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20793788

Basic - Food stored on floor. In back kitchen by hand washing sink, two opened bag of flour and one opened bag of sugar were observed. Manager moved bags to an appropriate storage location. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20793776

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Front slide top freezer ( Blue Bunny ) has buildup of ice on interior surfaces.

10-02-4

Detail 20793782

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peels stored on top of pizza oven behind front counter.

22-08-4

Detail 20793781

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave behind front counter has food residue on interior surfaces.

23-03-4

Detail 20793789

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or debris. Ladies restroom in dining area faucet accumulated with scale and buildup.

14-52-4

Detail 20793787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Faucet on hand washing sink in front area by pizza ovens has cracked surface.

29-49-6

Detail 20793778

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler behind the cash register has standing water on bottom surface.

36-02-5

Detail 20793791

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in dish area and in pizza oven area is unsealed.