Vince's Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
78
Score
Vince's Sandwich Shop has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Vince's Sandwich Shop's latest score is in line with the St. Augustine average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to toothpicks. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. soiled soda nozzle at drinks line.
22-02-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler front counter operator removed food items to another cooler to get down to temperature. boiled egg (44F-42F- Cold Holding); grilled chicken (44F-42F- Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in refrigerator in storeroom Employee moved purse
14-11-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee personal belongings on bottom shelf by refrigerator
40-01-4
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter, in steam well, improper heating a time/temperature controled for safety food. Operator states he began heating soups slowly at 6:30 AM; chili 6:30AM-9:00AM (155F - Reheating); cream of potato soup (122F - Reheating); 6:30AM-9:00AM
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At front counter, in steam well, operator states he began heating soups slowly at 6:30AM; chili 6:30AM-9:00AM (155F - Reheating); cream of potato soup 6:30-9:00AM (122F - Reheating);
03E-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In front counter, labeled sugar bucket had scoop with handle in food. Operator moved utensil to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dish area, by handwashing sink, wall is soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dish/prep area, by coffee machine, coffee filters stored in opened box, uncovered, operator moved to ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid was open, operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. The only food handler for the establishment did not have training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs missing date. Operator stated they had been opened 2 days prior. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under counter across from soda machine. Operator chained co2 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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. Observed no written cleanup procedures. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles without labels. Operator labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vince's Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vince's Sandwich Shop on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Vince's Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Vince's Sandwich Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Vince's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vince's Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vince's Sandwich Shop 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 Vince's Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vince's Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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