LOOP PIZZA GRILL
450 SR 13 STE# 101, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904.230.2202
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live bug on plastic bin in prep area. 2 dead insects in riser room in men's bathroom All insects killed and cleaned up.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves engaging in food preparation touch pants and proceeded to handle equipment. Inspector intervened and spoke to employee regarding hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect near point of sale area. 1 flying insect in office area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef stored over bottles of beer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow on non chemical side of splitter.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line dusty.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in kitchen area broken and in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong stored on handle of oven located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The general manager, Yosef Wubie, expired 8/10/2025 and states they have a current certification, but was unable to find it during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of rust on interior of large ice machine around door, interior walls, and interior ceiling of ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At floor/wall in prep area behind soda machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach and 1 other dead insect in closest in men's bathroom, employee cleaned up and discarded all insects.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Entrance to walk in freezer has pad on floor that is in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
May 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of Swifter cleaner stored in same box as paper towels in riser room in men's bathroom, paper towels moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for veggie wash being used during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around walk in freezer door. Also vents between kitchen and ware washing area have a build up of debris.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Entrance to walk in freezer has pad on floor that is in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer under condenser.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom inside reach in cooler under grill on cook line. Also surface rust inside large ice machine in prep area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed lemons and unwashed mushrooms store over various sauces and dressings in walk in cooler
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live bug on plastic bin in prep area. 2 dead insects in riser room in men's bathroom All insects killed and cleaned up.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler dated 7/29, no one know how long chicken has been out of temperature and chicken was prepared yesterday without any other known preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler dated 7/29, no one know how long chicken has been out of temperature and chicken was prepared yesterday without any other known preparation.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored handing on rack facing stacks of to go trays in ware washing area, bottle removed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. raw chicken (50F,46F - Cooling, after 45 minutes 49F,46F) in covered, deep, stacked, plastic containers in walk in cooler, chicken uncovered and separated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line. Multiple plastic food containers throughout establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine near office has surface rust.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on interior surface of reach in freezer chest on cook line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting mushrooms on cook line straight from the box they came in, employee took mushrooms to prep area to be washed.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in cooler closest to the fryers, uncooked raw chicken tenders in plastic container over container of sweet potato fries. Operator corrected the storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable red cutting board and large white cutting board have food residue staining build up.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates are expired through Loop Restaurant.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust build up and staining on surrounding tiles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dish machine, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer closest to the fryers has torn door gaskets with exposed insulation. Reach in freezer at the front service counter has torn cooler door gaskets.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly on the main cook line by the flip top reach in cooler pizza station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line closest to the pass through window has build up of food residue staining.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on the main cook line used to melt block of ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in main cook area have dust build up around the vents and surrounding tiles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large metal pot stored hanging over the three compartment sink not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the metal pot.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in chest freezer on the main cook line has torn interior cover on the door with exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket has build up of debris.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer and server station reach in freezer uncovered prepared metal cups of ice cream. Operator covered all prepared ice cream containers.
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.