Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DE LEON PIZZA

84 THEATRE DR UNIT 2000 · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3410388
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8568076
DBPR license6501942

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 12, 2024 3:37 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.24.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 14 live roaches in trap under pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter; marinara 70F; ( – Cold Holding) Cheese 50F; ( – Cold Holding) In small ric; Pasta 51F; ( – Cold Holding) All in cooler 4+ hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; marinara 70F; ( – Cold Holding) Cheese 50F; ( – Cold Holding) In small ric; Pasta 51F; ( – Cold Holding) All in cooler 4+ hours. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 placed time on pizzas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Employee hired 1 year ago does not have food safety.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fryers are soiled, all fronts of cabinets are soiled

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 37 dead roaches along wall where silver refrigerator is, observed 28 dead roaches in trap under refrigerator, observed 27 dead roaches under pizza oven. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on reach in cooler door on right door. Gaskets are torn on small white reach in freezer in back. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under floor where fryers are located.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to pizza oven is dirty.

#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dirty rag on prep table. Person in charge removed rag.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.