VINNY'S NY STYLE PIZZA
105 YACHT CLUB DR, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.342.8863
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021000214 | Dec 18, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2018034687 | Jul 26, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired for 90 days does not have training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, wings not dated. Person in charge dated.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks at front not secured.
Food stored on floor. Box of mug root beer on floor in dry storage.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in storage area has ice buildup.
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.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights by pizza not covered. Lights are glass bulbs. Person in charge covered.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection 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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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 pizzas. Person in charge time stamped.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 121F hot holding. Person in charge reheated to 140F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made Saturday 12/6/25 per person in charge, missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near vents in lobby show signs of water damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed other flip-top cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obviously torn gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed back splash area of soda fountain spiked with food debris.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food cutting boards stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station not accessible for hand washing due to water being off. Person in charge turned water on.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in lobby showing signs of water damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line coolers torn.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle on hand washing station leaking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line coolers soiled with food debris. Observed table fountain drink machine is sitting on soiled with food debris in standing water.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris and black streaks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge added paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station by triple sink. Person in charge added soap.
Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in dry storage room soiled with trash and food debris. Observed ceiling tiles and walls around pizza oven soiled with grease.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior non food contact portions of floor mixer soiled with food debris.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink area.
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 cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made three day prior to inspection not date marked. Person in charge added date mark.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board have cut marks making it no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dry storage room soiled with spilled spices and flour. Observed floors in kitchen soiled behind and under equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near grease trap under triple sink.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door open for ventilation without a screen to protect from environmental contamination. Person in charge closed door.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 making a cold sub, that was not planned to be heated in pizza oven, bare hand contact deli meats and vegetables. Discussed immediately with employee and they washed hands and put gloves on.
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 soda fountain nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water turned off to hand washing station. Employee stated they turn water off at Valve due to leak. Employee turned valve on. No leak from faucet observed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager present. Discussed At previous inspection and asked manager to print certificate for establishment. Manager not present during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler grooved and unable to be cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make line cooler torn.
Floor and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed activating levers and backsplash area of soda fountain machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.