Five Star Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Five Star Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Five Star Pizza on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one(1) live flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-7
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. Observed time mark missing on pizza sauce kept on counter. Person in charge stated sauce is from 10am and still has approximately 45 mins left. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near triple sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles cracked or missing in prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of floor mixer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan inside prep area soiled with dust
36-50-4
61
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease, water stains.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler door torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line soiled with food debris. Observed walls in walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed Ryobi non food grade drill used to mix sauce.
14-52-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service pizza boxes stored outside next to back door. Discussed with person in charge and they stage pizza boxes outside door to bring them inside to fold. Person in charge started bringing pizza boxes inside.
25-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in 5 gallon bucket filled with water.
42-01-4
86
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees without hair restraints. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
13-03-4
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 can of black olives severely dented on top seam.
01B-01-4
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. Observed pizza sauce missing time mark. Person in charge added time mark to board.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles in dish washing area near floor drain.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed 10 whole pizzas on prep table next to hand washing station. No splash guard present on hand washing station. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and pizza make line drawers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service napkins and to go container stored on ground inside trailer. Discussed with person in charge.
25-05-4
55
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 3, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects in kitchen area. Person in charge states they have been attempting to kill them.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. Discusses with person in charge. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ certified manager not onsite with more than 4 employees working with food. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station near pizza make line missing towels. Person in charge added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing station sink at pizza make line no hot water. Person in charge has work order called in. Sink was fixed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza make line catch well and grates soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) Hand washing station sink located in ware washing area blocked by garbage can and equipment. Person in charge moved garbage can and equipment. 2) hand washing station sink located by pizza make line has no running water. Person in charge stated they have work order called in. Sink was fixed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair plastic flaps in walk-in cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on storage racked stacked with visible moisture. Discussed with dish washing employee.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gaskets on glass door coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish washing and drying area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in dish area cracked and no longer easily cleanable. Cove molding cracked and falling off near box storage.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor, walls, ceilings, and vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floor through out kitchen soiled with food debris. 2) ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust, grease and rust. 3) walls in dishwashing area soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets on glass door reach in cooler soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. 2) walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in dish washing and dry good storage areas. Possibly due to standing water.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sheet pans of bread rolls stored on single service items and under computer equipment without a cover.
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Pizza on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Star Pizza.
How does Five Star Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Five Star Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Five Star Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Five Star Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Five Star Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Five Star Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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