Vinny's Ny Style Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Vinny's Ny Style Pizza has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
Vinny's Ny Style Pizza's latest score of 67 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizzas. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 121F hot holding. Person in charge reheated to 140F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made Saturday 12/6/25 per person in charge, missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near vents in lobby show signs of water damage.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed other flip-top cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obviously torn gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed back splash area of soda fountain spiked with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station not accessible for hand washing due to water being off. Person in charge turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in lobby showing signs of water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle on hand washing station leaking.
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line coolers soiled with food debris. Observed table fountain drink machine is sitting on soiled with food debris in standing water. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris and black streaks **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station by triple sink. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in dry storage room soiled with trash and food debris. Observed ceiling tiles and walls around pizza oven soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior non food contact portions of floor mixer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near triple sink area.
35A-02-6
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. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made three day prior to inspection not date marked. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip-top cooler cutting board have cut marks making it no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dry storage room soiled with spilled spices and flour. Observed floors in kitchen soiled behind and under equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of flour stored on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near grease trap under triple sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door open for ventilation without a screen to protect from environmental contamination. Person in charge closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
47
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee making a cold sub, that was not planned to be heated in pizza oven, bare hand contact deli meats and vegetables. Discussed immediately with employee and they washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager present. Discussed At previous inspection and asked manager to print certificate for establishment. Manager not present during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler heavily stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water turned off to hand washing station. Employee stated they turn water off at Valve due to leak. Employee turned valve on. No leak from faucet observed.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler grooved and unable to be cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on pizza make line cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Observed activating levers and backsplash area of soda fountain machine soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
22-02-4
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled and stained with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip-top cooler top cooler doors soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) pizza cutter on prep table soiled 2) prep table soiled with food debris, table not actively being used to prep food. 3) cutting board on sandwich flip-top cooler stained with black marks.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1) cutting board on sandwich flip-top cooler grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) dough cabinet gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, wall, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floors in kitchen soiled with dirt and food debris. 2) wall and ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. 3) floors in dry good storage soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) exterior of soda machine dispensers soiled with soda syrup. 2) exterior of mixer soiled with food debris. 3) reach in cooler gasket in dry good storage soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1) mop stored in bucket with water.
42-01-4
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Employees can not prove they are food safety certified. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinny's Ny Style Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinny's Ny Style Pizza on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinny's Ny Style Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Vinny's Ny Style Pizza.
How does Vinny's Ny Style Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Vinny's Ny Style Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Vinny's Ny Style Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinny's Ny Style Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vinny's Ny Style Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Vinny's Ny Style Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vinny's Ny Style Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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