NYC MEATBALLS & PIZZERIA STA
2730 101-103, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904.517.1373
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At walkway between main dining room and lounge area, pizza make station open to walkway. Pizzas for slices on counter and pizzas prepared on kitchen side of counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line and in storage room, multiple white cutting boards have black stains.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At room with prep sink by swinging door to bar area, handwash sink locked by ladder.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, whisk stored in handwash sink. Employee removed whisk.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, wall by ice machine has build up of black mold-like substance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, multiple utensils in pot of standing water on stove at 106f. Burner not on. Also, at pizza station, pizza shovels stored on top,of soiled pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At pizza area, top.of pizza oven soiled with food debris/residue. At bar, gaskets and door frame of right side keg beer cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Mar 28, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Mar 28, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Mar 27, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Mar 26, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken stock (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F); chicken parm tortellini (51F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F); marinara (47F,46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F,46F), pasta fagile (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F); shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F); zuppa toscana (49F - Cooling after 40 minutes 47F) all items in deep plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager all items where cooked and placed in walk in cooler around 9am, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F) in stacked covered containers more then a couple of inches deep, per manager all cheese was cut and placed in walk in cooler around 9am without any additional preparation, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F) in stacked covered containers more then a couple of inches deep, per manager all cheese was cut and placed in walk in cooler around 9am without any additional preparation, time of second temperature at 4:30pm. Chicken stock (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F); chicken parm tortellini (51F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F); marinara (47F,46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F,46F), pasta fagile (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F); shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F); zuppa toscana (49F - Cooling after 40 minutes 47F) all items in deep plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager all items where cooked and placed in walk in cooler around 9am, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Mar 25, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken stock (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F); chicken parm tortellini (51F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F); marinara (47F,46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F,46F), pasta fagile (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F); shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F); zuppa toscana (49F - Cooling after 40 minutes 47F) all items in deep plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager all items where cooked and placed in walk in cooler around 9am, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken stock (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F); chicken parm tortellini (51F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F); marinara (47F,46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F,46F), pasta fagile (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F); shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F); zuppa toscana (49F - Cooling after 40 minutes 47F) all items in deep plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager all items where cooked and placed in walk in cooler around 9am, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 12 live flying insects around drains and pipes in ware washing area. Approximately 3 live flying insects around small black reach in cooler behind make line in kitchen. Approximately 10 live flying insects around rack with canned foods in small storage area by ware washing area. Approximately 24 live flying insects around drain and soda lines at end of bar. Approximately 3 live flying insects under hand wash station at bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around dump sink and hand wash station between bar and kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind pizza oven on cook line along corner of wall. 1 live roach on underside of shelf over pizza make cooler across from pizza oven. 2 live roaches on cove molding on wall by reach in coolers on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager door was consistently open for several hours and cooler in defrost mode, interior door to walk in freezer propped open and everything retemped at 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F) in stacked covered containers more then a couple of inches deep, per manager all cheese was cut and placed in walk in cooler around 9am without any additional preparation, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F) in stacked covered containers more then a couple of inches deep, per manager all cheese was cut and placed in walk in cooler around 9am without any additional preparation, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored with stacks of to go trays at bar area, bottle moved.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket on cook line reading 200ppm, employee dumped out bucket.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F) in stacked covered containers more then a couple of inches deep, per manager all cheese was cut and placed in walk in cooler around 9am without any additional preparation, time of second temperature at 4:30pm. Chicken stock (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F); chicken parm tortellini (51F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F); marinara (47F,46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F,46F), pasta fagile (46F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F); shredded cheese (47F-50F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 47F-51F); zuppa toscana (49F - Cooling after 40 minutes 47F) all items in deep plastic containers in walk in cooler, per manager all items where cooked and placed in walk in cooler around 9am, time of second temperature at 4:30pm.
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/ Antonio Iommazzo, expired 12/16/2024
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/ The only certified food manager on site expired in 2024 with a total of 4 employees engaged in food handling at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired in 2024
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under racks by pizza oven near front counter. Approximately 12 dead roaches under reach in coolers on cook line and make line. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under soda machine in kitchen in server station. 2 dead roaches by small black reach in cooler in kitchen behind make line. 2 dead roaches at bar area. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in back storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine and triple sink in ware washing area. Under all equipment on cook line. Under reach in coolers on make line. Under pizza oven. Under reach in coolers in back storage area.
Food stored on floor. Box of ground beef in walk in cooler.
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, two flying insects next to sink drain.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flip top cooler on make line has mold-like substance. Can opener blade at end of prep table by back door is soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station at end of make line blocked by portable AC unit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on hand wash station at end of make line is not labeled. Manager added label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table where pizza station is located. Manager removed drink from area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above flip top cooler at make line, employee phone and car keys. Both removed by employee.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One slate of hood filter is missing.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored container of brown sugar under prep table leading to back door, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Handle lifted out of product.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In single service storage room by bar area, case of napkins on ground.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects around pipes under sinks and drain boards. Approximately 11 live flying insects around drains at the large bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around mop sink by office.
Mar 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects around pipes under sinks and drain boards. Approximately 11 live flying insects around drains at the large bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around mop sink by office.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects around pipes under sinks and drain boards. Approximately 11 live flying insects around drains at the large bar area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around mop sink by office.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine on deflector plate by office.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle and cup of coffee stored over open reach in cooler on cook line, both items removed.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken and boxes of cheese in walk in cooler. Also cooking oil on racks directly on ground in small storage area connecting cook line and large bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cooler at end of cook line near walk in cooler. Interior of cooler at pizza make station. Interior of coolers at large bar area.
Stored food not covered. Containers of cut carrots and sausage in walk in cooler. Sheet pan of raw salmon in walk in freezer.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed employee handling ready to eat bread for meatball sub with barehands, bread not being heated as sole ingredient.
Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed employee in the prep area using cutting board with heavy accumulation of black food residue staining for raw chicken. Operator provided employee different cutting board.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards with food residue staining build up. Can opener on prep table has old food debris on the blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available to test chlorine dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cups used as a scoop in the waitstation reach in cooler for cheese and on shelf over cooler for croutons.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents through kitchen have build up of dust on vent and surrounding tiles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf over pizza make table. Employee relocated the beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the pizza station flip top reach in cooler, employee food stored on shelf over food to be served to customers. Employee voluntarily discarded the employee food.
Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on floor inbetween the cook line and bar area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of pizza oven, operator placed pizza paddle on removable metal tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris in the cook line reach in cooler drawer gaskets. Build up of food debris on the side of the grill by the fryers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Container of single service portion cups stored on the floor in the storage room. Flattened pizza boxes stored on the floor of the hallway of the bar side.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored to the side of the prep table closest to the can opener.
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.