PIRATE PIZZA
425 W TOWN PLACE #114, Saint Augustine FL 32092
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, license renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016016390 | Mar 28, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | $400 |
| 5--2016012453 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Can of dented mushrooms on rack in back storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw beef used for Philly sandwiches stored over bags of cooked sausage, removed from original packaging in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen, operator rearranged all items during 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. 3 expired in 2025.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris and dust behind water heater in back of kitchen. Build up of debris and dust behind standing reach in coolers at front counter.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, license renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef in open box stored over packages of cooked sausage, removed from original packaging, in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen by rear exit, beef rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (53F - Cold Holding) sitting out on flip top cooler by service window, per operator sauce has been taken in and out for less then 1 hour and is always used up within several hours, sauce placed on time control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on table in middle of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator and employee making food orders in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler. Fan blowing over cook line and prep area in kitchen.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stack of to go plates on cabinet by front counter, plate inverted. Also stacks of aluminum pans in back of kitchen not inverted.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator in kitchen making food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of walk in cooler door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of triple sink.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table in middle of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda in dining room next to front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of small plastic table in middle of kitchen. Underside of large mixer in kitchen next to walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at triple sink and mop sink.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of feta date marked for 1/16 in bottom of reach in cooler pizza make table in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw beef for Philly cheesesteaks stored over bag of cheddar cheese in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen, both items rearranged.
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. Containers of peppers and spinach in pizza reach in cooler not marked with date pulled from freezer.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the salad/sandwich line has food residue staining build up.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of the dead roach.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food and drinks stored labeled in the walk in cooler over cheese to be served to customers. Operator relocated the personal items to the bottom shelf.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza paddle stored on top of the pizza oven exposed to dust. Operator placed the paddle on a easily cleanable sheet tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and reach in chest freezers have mold like substance build up of the door gaskets. Accumulation of dust on the hood filters of the grill.
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