UPTOWN PIZZA
88 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine FL 32084
Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · 7 visits since July 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.
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings located behind mixer in back kitchen on spray foam were floor meets wall. Person in charge swept up and disposed of droppings.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016050009 | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2025Administrative 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
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made sauce on counter (66F - Cold Holding) left on counter for approximately one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler to cool suggested time control for counter sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made sauce left corner steam table (97F - Hot Holding) for approximately two hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand washing station at front counter with low water pressure. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed outside of reach in freezer rusting.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce (119F - Hot Holding) left in front of air conditioning. Discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer bowl and utensils soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by mixer missing paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic 2oz bowl used to scoop cheese. Person in charge removed non handled bowl and added ladle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets torn.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cutting blade on can opener soiled with black/green mold like substance and rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed outside of mixer soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed air conditioning vents soiled with black/green mold like substance.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate7 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 barehand contact cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, cut onions while making a salad. Immediately discussed with employee. Employee washed hands before making salad and no visible contamination was observed. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on.
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 three pizzas in hot box in kitchen used for sell by slice option kept on time but missing time mark. Person in charge added time marks.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit when chlorine is used at triple sink per dish employee.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no independent way to test high temperature sanitation dish machine. Discussed with person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station in dish ware washing area. Discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed three employees hired more than 60 days missing proof of food handler training. No other proof of food handler training for current employees on-site.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made pizza sauce in shed reach in cooler not date marked. Made previous morning per employee. Employee added date mark.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed male and female bathroom doors not self closing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear food container stacked above triple sink with visible moisture.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of outdoor covered ice machine. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed ice scoop in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed non food grade drill with paint mixture attachment used as a mixer per employee and person in charge. Paint mixture attachment has visible rust and chipped paint. Discussed with operator. Person in charge moved attachments outside.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid opened in parking lot.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed kitchen exterior door by exterior bar not self closing and left open when employees come to check outside sitting guests.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings located behind mixer in back kitchen on spray foam were floor meets wall. Person in charge swept up and disposed of droppings.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed small reach in cooler: pre cooked chicken strips (47F - Cold Holding). Chicken held in reach in cooler overnight per person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small reach in cooler: pre cooked chicken strips (47F - Cold Holding). Product in reach in cooler overnight per person in charge. Reach in cooler over stuffed with lettuce blocking air flow. Discussed with person in charge. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce and meat balls (120F - Hot Holding). Reheated on stove to 165F prior to being placed on steam table approximately 11 am per person in charge. Steam table directly in front of AC. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed product on stove to reheat.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment without an independent way to measure sanitizer temperature for dish machine. Discussed with person in charge.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza by slice and melted butter kept on time. Provided blank time paper work to person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor under equipment soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels still on clean stacked food containers. Discussed with person in charge.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open at start of inspection.
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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