Bala’S Pizza

60 Silver Forest Dr Ste 111, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Bala’S Pizza has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bala’S Pizza's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Pizzas have no time marking. Employee states pizzas made at 1:00 and added time marking. Also, garlic in oil has no time marking. Employee states garlic in oil made at 12:00 and added time marking. Also, no written procedures available for holding garlic in oil and pizzas on time controls. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and operator completed form during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table across from triple sink. Employee moved beverage to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door is not self-closing.

35B-03-4

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 has 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training

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. Operator has 3 food handler employees with no proof of form

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated in single door reach in cooler. Manager properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken at 39F thawing at room temperature in kitchen area.

06-01-5

Nov 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand wash stations are missing signage.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bala’S Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bala’S Pizza on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Bala’S Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Bala’S Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Bala’S Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bala’S Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bala’S Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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