RUFINO'S PIZZA
2700 SR 16 #207, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904.819-5399
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018046724 | Aug 28, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 5--2017033820 | Jul 6, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | $600 |
| 5--2017015798 | Mar 27, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $600 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over boxes of shredded cheese in reach in cooler in back of prep area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelfs under side counter near display reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food handler reheating pizzas at front counter, employee put on hat.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (66F - Cold Holding) sitting out next to burners in prep area, per operator garlic was taken out of cooler about a.5 hour prior, garlic put back in cooler. cooked peppers and onions (46F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler on make station at front counter, per operator temperature was below 41F about 1.5 hours ago, then lid constantly open for lunch rush.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of quaternary ammonium tablets over boxes of single use gloves and box of yeast on rack by back door to restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Candy under front counter in cabinet. Soda on rack sitting on floor by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large ice machine around door, near front counter.
Mar 25, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Garlic knots covered with paper towels in back storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in bus tub sitting on top flip top reach in cooler by front counter, per employee cheese is used up within 4 hours, cheese placed on time control. cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (47F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans in top section of reach in cooler y front counter, per employee items where placed in cooler several hours prior, operator placed in deeper pans.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket at front counter reading 500ppm, operator remade to 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of blue ice scoop container by large ice machine at front counter
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On lower shelf of counter by drink cooler.
Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles in prep area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under counter by drink cooler at front counter, bucket moved.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice from cup into hand wash station by reach in cooler on make line. Manager coached employee.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area are acoustic.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored above ice machine by triple sink not inverted. Manager inverted.
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 flour under prep table, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle out of product.
Dec 19, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in bus tub sitting on top of reach in cooler make table at front counter, per operator cheese has been sitting there less then 1 hour, cheese moved inside reach in cooler. marinara (86F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of pizza oven at front counter, per operator marinara has been there less then 1 hour and marinara is always sold within 4 hours, marinara placed on time as a public health control.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Salads at front counter held on time not on written procedures, operator wrote salads on procedures.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelf at side front counter is in disrepair.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal dough pans opposite the stand up reach in cooler not stored covered or inverted. Operator discussed covering the top container of each stack with plastic wrap.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on top of the pizza oven at the front counter. Discussed with operator storing pizza paddles on clean sheet trays that are easily washable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored inside of mop bucket at the mop sink. Operator discussed options for hanging wet mops to dry.
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