Pizza Time/Gelato Time
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Pizza Time/Gelato Time has nine inspections in the public record. Pizza Time/Gelato Time was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Pizza Time/Gelato Time's latest score of 41 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer is 200+ ppm. Person in charge re made at its 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta 47F. Per person in charge it had been sitting out.
03A-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 marinara, garlic in oil, and pizzas. Person in charge time stamped everything. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested at 200+. Person in charge remade and sanitizer tests at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Person in charge could not find test strips. He later found test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham, cheese, artichokes not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service intensive on floor.
25-05-4
41
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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 chart not filled with pizza times. Person in charge had employee fill out chart, all times known. Pizza moves faster than four hours per person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
86
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on some reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler make line coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current food manage certificate training on site. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetables in walk-in cooler prepared previous day not date marked. Person in charge added date marks **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make line torn. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on pizza line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
74
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sheet pans and pots being washed in soap water and rinsed. No sanitizing step conducted. Discussed with person in charge whom discussed with dish washer. Triple sink set up with 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge printed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on front counter low boy cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
70
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket by pizza front counter at 400+ ppm chlorine. Person in charge had employees add more water. Retested at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 Cases of cheese on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge started having employee move cheese to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nonfood contact portion of drink machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Time/Gelato Time last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Time/Gelato Time on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Time/Gelato Time?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Time/Gelato Time.
How does Pizza Time/Gelato Time compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Pizza Time/Gelato Time most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Pizza Time/Gelato Time's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Time/Gelato Time have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pizza Time/Gelato Time means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pizza Time/Gelato Time inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Time/Gelato Time is inspected around two times per year on average.
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