Eat SafelyIn Florida

PIZZA TIME

124 ST GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-819-0133

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6500423
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 person in charge connected license to an online account and renewed the license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Establishment does not have and trading certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2026 · Time extended to train. Time Extended
Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; In kitchen reach in cooler; ham, feta cheese 54F, cheese 52F, Ceasar dressing 50F, tomatoes 51F; ( - Cold Holding) 3 low low boy; parmigiana, oil/garlic/herbs 51F, pizza 46F; ( - Cold Holding) 3 low low boy; parmigiana, oil/garlic/herbs 51F, pizza 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; In kitchen reach in cooler; ham, feta cheese 54F, cheese 52F, Ceasar dressing 50F, tomatoes 51F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pesto missing time stamp. Person in charge time stamped.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Establishment does not have and trading certificates.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic butter not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. In use herb container in cracked.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks/food in coolers. Person in charge removed all.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer is 200+ ppm. Person in charge re made at its 75ppm.
High priority/22-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta 47F. Per person in charge it had been sitting out.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on marinara, garlic in oil, and pizzas. Person in charge time stamped everything.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested at 200+. Person in charge remade and sanitizer tests at 75ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Person in charge could not find test strips. He later found test strips.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham, cheese, artichokes not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese. Person in charge removed scoop.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service intensive on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed chart not filled with pizza times. Person in charge had employee fill out chart, all times known. Pizza moves faster than four hours per person in charge.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on some reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler make line coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 person in charge connected license to an online account and renewed the license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese (55F - Cold Holding) on front make line cooler. Employee leaves it in plastic container inside metal contain with flip-top cooler lid open while making pizzas. Cheese last 30 mins due to volume of pizzas made. Discussed adding cheese to time control paperwork.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Observed establishment used chart and spreadsheet to fill time control for whole pizza pies on front counter. No chart and spreadsheet for current day. Person in charge printed blank chart and spreadsheet and filled in pizza times.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed two food employees hired over 60 per person in charge days missing proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic handless cups used for scoops inside cheese. Person in charge removed handless cups from cheese.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Person in charge placed food on plastic racks.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored I mop bucket with visible moisture.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current food manage certificate training on site. Discussed with person in charge.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables in walk-in cooler prepared previous day not date marked. Person in charge added date marks
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make line torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on pizza line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sheet pans and pots being washed in soap water and rinsed. No sanitizing step conducted. Discussed with person in charge whom discussed with dish washer. Triple sink set up with 50ppm chlorine
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on front counter low boy cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4

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