LOUIE'S CHEESESTEAKS AND PIZZA
9155 CR13 N, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 9049406060
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near hand wash sink at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020027523 | May 29, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over prepped sauces in reach in cooler in hallway.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on counter next to pans of dough.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom door.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above flat top grill and fryer. Gasket soiled on cooler/freezer doors.
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for any employees.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees on duty without signed employee reporting responsibilities. Employees signed during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is holding pizzas on time controls. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090. Also, pizzas have no time marking. Employee added time marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled by triple sink.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well testing report available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on the floor at triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in chest reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach in freezer are soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 150ppm quaternary ammonium.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top reach in cooler
May 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near hand wash sink at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by pizza oven, fresh garlic and oil (74F - Cold Holding)-57F 30 minutes later. Employee states product prepared approximately one hour prior. Product placed in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. To left outside back exit, threaded faucet with attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
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. No written plan available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using quaternary ammonia in the three compartment sink. No quaternary ammonium test strips available.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed four employees engaged in food preparation. One certified food manager for the establishment and they are not present during inspection with four employees engaged in food preparation.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment only has three employee reporting agreements.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged ice cream from outside vendor missing product description, date packaged and address of facility where packaged.
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. No proof of training for Toby A. or Ethan M., both employed over two years.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid under hand wash sink at front counter. Person in charge labeled as window cleaner.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well report not available.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not self-close. Men's restroom door has closure but not effective in closing the door tightly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at far right reach in cooler in kitchen upon beginning of inspection. Employee removed food and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee at the three compartment sink wash a bowl with soap then placed in sanitizer water and set to air dry. No water present in middle sink and employee did not rinse the bowl before placing in the sanitizer solution. Inspector coached employee on proper three compartment sink procedures and employee began using the rinse step.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on far right reach in chest freezer by restrooms.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle located on a pallet in disrepair on the grass, not on nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall behind far right flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both chest reach in freezers by restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet handle not working on hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor by shelving at restrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of liquid on shelf under prep table. Employee states it is oil and added label with name of product.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; ham (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) operator placed products in metal containers over other containers on food product over the cooling plane. Operator relocated the items to the reach in freezer to bring back to temperature range. Inspector discussed other storing options for the items in the reach in cooler. At conclusion of inspection all items in temperature range.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the storage shelf by the three compartment sink have food residue staining around the edges.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna cooked on site then frozen not date labeled when moved back into refrigeration.
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. At time of inspection four expired food handler training certificates that no longer are employed and only one food handler training certificate still in date and employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the bottom shelf of the prep table, purple chemical spray bottle with no product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water test report available at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as a scoop in container of minced garlic. Operator removed the portion cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean cutting board. Operator relocated the employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and wallet stored on clean prep table opposite the fryers. Operator relocated the personal belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezers in the storage hallway have torn door gaskets.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall behind the reach in freezer prep station on the main cook line.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored in top of dusty pizza oven next to sheet trays.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the pizza oven and the wall behind the pizza oven has build up of dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Carry out pizza boxes stored on the floor in the hallway on the lobby side of the main cook line.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. In the drink cooler at the front service counter in the customer side, unpackaged containers sausage, ground beef and cut tomatoes.
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Walkway from rear exterior door of the kitchen to the dumpster and grease trap has large holes covered by plywood and construction materials due to work being done on the neighboring business.
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.