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SERAFINA'S PIZZA AND RESTAURANT

4125 RACE TRACK RD #106 · ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792031
DBPR license6502332

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 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 1

#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing from non-chemical side with attached hose.

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food debris on the blade.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink by pizza oven. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can and tray with flour and utensils covering the sink. Operator moved all items to make sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine test strips for ware washing in three compartment sink.

#13Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. Operator states five employees are employed; 2 over 5 months, 1 over 2 months, 1 over 6 months and 1 over 8 months. No training available for any employees. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. No reporting food employee agreements available for five employees without completed food handler training and all over 60 days of employment. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza oven only reaches 73F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic22-54-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Employee washing dishes at three compartment sink rinsed cutting board with plain water after applying bleach to cutting board. Inspector coached employee on proper procedures for dish sanitization. Provided DBPR Form HR 5025-010 to operator.

#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Left faucet handle missing at kitchen utility sink. Hot water valve on hand wash sink at pizza oven is inoperable.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pizza dough and bucket of sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Container of oil stored on the floor in hallway to restrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at pizza oven hand wash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 to operator.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on door to walk in cooler is soiled.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Heavy rust on walk in cooler shelving.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.