South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
37
Score
South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies has been inspected nine times since 2022. South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies was last inspected on Jan 30, 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 seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other St. Augustine restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On bottom shelf of reach in cooler; Philly meat 47F In cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf of reach in cooler; Philly meat 47F In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Deli meat dated 1.18, slaw dated 1.23 today is 1.30.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies at front not labeled. Person in charge removed cookies and placed behind server.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bootle with blue liquid in it not labeled. Person in charge labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under griddle. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small reach in cooler on cook line there is ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of ice machine still has take on it making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease. Per person in charge they are scheduled to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); turkey and ham (53F - Cold Holding)in flip-top cooler with ambient air temperature of 42F, flip-top cooler left open to make food. Person in charge placed ice bags on food products and texted person in charge for service. Observed raw chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) left on counter for 10 mins per person in charge due to employees getting busy. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed open bag of meatballs not date marked. Person in charge stated they are over 7 days in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of meatballs. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food employee onsite hired over 60 days missing proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six(6) dead roaches on floor of back prep area. Observed one(1j dead roach on floor of front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floors soiled in kitchen and front counter with food debris Observed Floors and walls soiled near flat top with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
55
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes overnight in reach in cooler (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge does not know why tomatoes would be above 41F. Ambient of cooler is 37F. Person in charge disposed of tomatoes.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes overnight in reach in cooler (49F - Cold Holding) person in charge does not know why tomatoes would be above 41F. Ambient of cooler is 37F. Person in charge disposed of tomatoes.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hardware lubricants and household paints/chemicals stored above bag n box drink products.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quat chemical tablets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee missing food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on floor in kitchen under dry storage shelves. Person in charge had employee sweep and remove dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top ovens in kitchen soiled with food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler, and reach in coolers, and reach in freezers soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed holes in floor near reach in freezer where drain lines and pipes protrude through not sealed in such a way to prevent vermin from entering.
35B-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed large amount of old food service equipment stored onsite, inside reach in coolers and under counters.
33-31-5
39
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available to test quat for triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor of back kitchen. Person in charge swept up roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed vinyl flooring not smooth and durable where it connects to existing floor in kitchen. Pieces of floors missing.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small front counter reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed dry storage shelves in back kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked onions started at 1100 (92F - Cooling) at 1600 Onions were in closed plastic container. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw pork and raw beef. Person in charge placed eggs below other raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked onions started at 1100 (92F - Cooling) at 1600 Onions were in closed plastic container.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked onions stored in reach in cooler in deep plastic covered container. Discussed alternative options with person in charge. Provided cool tip hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in back prep kitchen torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen leaking onto floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on back kitchen area. Person in charge swept up and removed dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
47
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three lives roaches observed on pvc plumbing, seen through hole in floor by bag n box. Person in charge has scheduled a flooring company to replace and repair floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on double door refrigerator in kitchen and flip-top cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) one dead roach under prep table. 2) one dead roach next to black mini fridge by bag n box 3) one dead roach in back kitchen under wire racks. Person in charge swept up and removed all dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth,durable, and non absorbent. 1) Food prep front counter and cook line area exposed unsealed ply wood. Person in charge states flooring company scheduled to come in a weeks time. 2) hole in floor by bag n box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-11-4
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies.
How does South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies 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 South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South a Philly Steaks and Hoagies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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