PUCCINI'S PIZZERIA
85 AVA WAY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm clorine
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of moldy buns in kitchen. One moldy onion In walk in cooler.
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. About 5-8 tiny flies by dish machine area. About 4 tiny flies by wait-station .
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8 containers of ricotta cheese in frontline reach in cooler at 47°F .
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. About 15 rodent droppings on floor behind cookline fryer / cooker . About 10 soft fresh rodent droppings on floor by dry goods shelf in kitchen. About 20 soft, fresh rodent droppings on shelf next to bags of flour .( chewed ). About 5 semi soft rodent droppings on floor behind flour mixer in kitchen. About 1 rodent dropping on floor behind reach in cooler in kitchen. About 5 semi soft rodent droppings on floor under kitchen Hand Wash Sink opposite Three compartment sink.
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater back up from floor drain by kitchen Hand Wash Sink near Three compartment sink.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 8 containers of ricotta cheese in frontline reach in cooler at 47°F .
Intermediate 8
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment in sink . Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment in sink.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza reach in cooler soiled.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
51-16-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Employee bathroom blocked off for storage. Large boxes , equipment in restroom .
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
14-77-5Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. One door reach in cooler opposite Make-Table cooler/reach in cooler pizza line with foods at 47°F. Per person in charge unit needs adjusting.
01B-16-4Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale Torn /chewed bag of flour on shelf in kitchen surrounded by rodent droppings.
Basic 14
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust/ dirt build up around frontline Make-Table cooler/reach in cooler , pizza rack , paddle holder. Soil build up Counters and shelves in kitchen.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind pizza reach in cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in glass chiller cooler at frontline.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Open drain by Three compartment sink.
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Oil containers stored in employee restroom located in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxed crackers on floor In kitchen . Moved by manager.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. knife between equipment at pizza table.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. By pizza line and kitchen oven.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Hand Wash Sink in kitchen.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Pizza Hand Wash Sink slow draining
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers not labeled , flour , sugar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.