Slice Palencia
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Slice Palencia stretching back to 2022. Slice Palencia was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Slice Palencia on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding) in overfilled containers in top section of flip top reach in cooler at pizza maker station, per manager lid was taken off cooler for approximately 2 hours and put lid back on right before inspection started. shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of pizza maker station cooler, per manager shredded cheese has been consistently taken in and out of cooler for several hours prior. cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in overfilled container in small table top reach in cooler in prep area, per manager lettuce was taken out of walk in cooler less then 1 hour prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager at front counter touched hair with bare hands and whipped hands on soiled pants then put on gloves and handled clean equipment and pans of pizza without washing hands between tasks.
12A-25-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager making pizzas in kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinet under soda machine at drink station in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near hand wash station on cook line by large mixer.
33-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute of soda machine at drink station in dining room has a build up of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Prep table cooler gasket torn.
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes on floor by frontline. Boxed single service on floor in walk in freezer storage.
25-05-4
61
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Flying insect pesticide spray on rack in back of kitchen, per operator spray is used inside establishment around drains in warehouse washing area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (60F,59F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (63F,61F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F - Cold Holding) in pizza make line cooler, per employee lids and doors open for less then 1 hour, all items moved to walk in cooler. pizza sauce (68F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, per employee sauce was taken out of cooler less then 1 hour prior, sauce placed in walk in cooler. feta cheese (48F,47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) all items in small tablespoons top cooler in prep area in double pans, per employee all items where taken from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, extra pan removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned to kitchen after using restroom without washing hands after entering the kitchen and began to handle clean utensils and equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid interior of large ice machine in prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on door handle of stove in kitchen, tongs moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet at drink station in dining area. Racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor by front counter, boxes moved. Sleeves of to go cups stored on soiled shelf of cabinet in drink station. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed box of romaine stored over garlic knots and cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep area.
02D-01-5
47
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichokes with large side dent and both sides dented along top can seaming.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take customer payment at front counter then put on gloves to remove pizza from oven and box/package for a customer. Inspector spoke with employee and employee washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two cucumbers in container with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. Employee removed cucumbers. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flying insects observed: 4 live flying insects at the mop sink 1 live flying insect at front counter 1 live flying insect at reach in cooler at back prep 1 live flying insect at fryers 1 live flying insect at back exit door **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler; cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cannoli cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); cheese stuffed shells (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); garlic/oil (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge, all products have been in walk in cooler since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler; cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cannoli cream (47F - Cold Holding); cheese ravioli (45F - Cold Holding); cheese stuffed shells (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); garlic/oil (47F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (48F - Cold Holding). Per person in charge, all products have been in walk in cooler since yesterday. Operator made service call during inspection and repair person expected to arrive 6pm today. Also, ranch dressing (59F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese dressing (60F - Cold Holding) in containers at front counter with ice covering bottom of containers only and product above ice chill line. Per employee, dressings both placed out one hour prior. Dressings moved to reach in cooler to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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**
11-27-4
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. Per person in charge, four employees hired over 60 days ago have not had food handler training(Jack C, Carolina H, John M and Jose).
53B-02-5
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 proof available for most employees. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee food handler training certificate for Cheyenne H is a photocopy.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of dried noodles on floor in walk in freezer currently being used as dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles is soiled. Cabinet under soda machine storing single service items is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has white mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. Vent above ice machine is dusty.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at back prep table by walk in cooler.
21-38-4
18
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Mar 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink, spray hose hangs below the flood plane of the sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink, no back flow preventer on non chemical side of sink after the splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle stored by soda dispenser with no product labeling.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sink in right hand bathroom. Operator has ordered new employee hand wash signage. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice under the compressor in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all employee training certificates are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: At time of follow up inspection, all employee training certificates expired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: At time of follow up inspection no proof of employee food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slice Palencia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slice Palencia on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slice Palencia?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Slice Palencia.
How does Slice Palencia compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Slice Palencia most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Slice Palencia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slice Palencia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Slice Palencia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Slice Palencia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slice Palencia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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