BALA’S PIZZA
60 SILVER FOREST DR STE 111, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904-295-3778
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House made Garlic oil (67F - Cold Holding)in stainless pan on top of reach in pans located towards end of cook line. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House made Garlic oil (67F - Cold Holding)in stainless pan on top of reach in pans located towards end of cook line. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee apron stored on bag of flour. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler below pizza display with torn door gaskets.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizzas have no time marking. Employee states pizzas made at 1:00 and added time marking. Also, garlic in oil has no time marking. Employee states garlic in oil made at 12:00 and added time marking. Also, no written procedures available for holding garlic in oil and pizzas on time controls. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and operator completed form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from triple sink. Employee moved beverage to proper storage.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door is not self-closing.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Operator has 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 3 food handler employees with no proof of form
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated in single door reach in cooler. Manager properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken at 39F thawing at room temperature in kitchen area.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash stations are missing signage.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.