SOUTH A PHILLY STEAKS AND HOAGIES
1 KING ST #104, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824-0666
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
■ Ordered shut AUG 26, 2026
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches near hand washing sink and mop sink in prep room. 3 live roaches under hand washing sink on cook line.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches near hand washing sink and mop sink in prep room. 3 live roaches under hand washing sink on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Lettuce 47, tomatoes 46, mushrooms, cheese 47F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Lettuce 47, tomatoes 46, mushrooms, cheese 47F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
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Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches alongside walls of food prep and storage area. 3 dead roaches behind reach in freezer on cook line. 4 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 2 under soda boxes.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks missing beard guards.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cook line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelves in prep room are rusted/pitted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 9 buckets full of old grease in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Deli meat dated 1.18, slaw dated 1.23 today is 1.30.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On bottom shelf of reach in cooler; Philly meat 47F In cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf of reach in cooler; Philly meat 47F In cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies at front not labeled. Person in charge removed cookies and placed behind server.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bootle with blue liquid in it not labeled. Person in charge labeled windex.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under griddle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small reach in cooler on cook line there is ice buildup in reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in restroom.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of ice machine still has take on it making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease. Per person in charge they are scheduled to be cleaned.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed open bag of meatballs not date marked. Person in charge stated they are over 7 days in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of meatballs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); turkey and ham (53F - Cold Holding)in flip-top cooler with ambient air temperature of 42F, flip-top cooler left open to make food. Person in charge placed ice bags on food products and texted person in charge for service. Observed raw chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) left on counter for 10 mins per person in charge due to employees getting busy. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler too cool.
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 one food employee onsite hired over 60 days missing proof of training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed six(6) dead roaches on floor of back prep area. Observed one(1j dead roach on floor of front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floors soiled in kitchen and front counter with food debris Observed Floors and walls soiled near flat top with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes overnight in reach in cooler (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge does not know why tomatoes would be above 41F. Ambient of cooler is 37F. Person in charge disposed of tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes overnight in reach in cooler (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge does not know why tomatoes would be above 41F. Ambient of cooler is 37F. Person in charge disposed of tomatoes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hardware lubricants and household paints/chemicals stored above bag n box drink products.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quat chemical tablets.
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. Observed some employee missing food handler certification.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on floor in kitchen under dry storage shelves. Person in charge had employee sweep and remove dead roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top ovens in kitchen soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, and reach in coolers, and reach in freezers soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed holes in floor near reach in freezer where drain lines and pipes protrude through not sealed in such a way to prevent vermin from entering.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed large amount of old food service equipment stored onsite, inside reach in coolers and under counters.
Sep 4, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available to test quat for triple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor of back kitchen. Person in charge swept up roach.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed vinyl flooring not smooth and durable where it connects to existing floor in kitchen. Pieces of floors missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small front counter reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed dry storage shelves in back kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked onions started at 1100 (92F - Cooling) at 1600 Onions were in closed plastic container. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw pork and raw beef. Person in charge placed eggs below other raw products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked onions started at 1100 (92F - Cooling) at 1600 Onions were in closed plastic container.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked onions stored in reach in cooler in deep plastic covered container. Discussed alternative options with person in charge. Provided cool tip hand out.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on back kitchen area. Person in charge swept up and removed dead roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in back prep kitchen torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen leaking onto floor.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer in prep area of back kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed black/green mold like substance inside the coke nozzle on fountain drink machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager present during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed no proof of food handler for employee hired for half a year per person in charge.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches through out floors of front counter and back kitchen of establishment. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge states building is getting fumigated in August.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors at front line not smooth or durable. Floors constructed with unsealed ply wood. Person in charge has new floor ready to be installed Wednesday.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and back kitchen reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed splash zone on fountain drink machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen leaking onto floor.
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