SOUTH A PHILLY STEAKS AND HOAGIES
104 West King Street
Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084
Model Land Historic District
Saint Johns County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top ovens in kitchen soiled with food debris
- 23-03-4: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
- 35B-05-4: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.
- 33-31-5: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.
- 01B-02-5: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.
- 03A-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.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hardware lubricants and household paints/chemicals stored above bag n box drink products.
- 16-37-1: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
- 53B-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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
- 36-11-4: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.
- 23-03-4: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
- 16-37-1: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in back prep kitchen torn
- 23-03-4: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
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen leaking onto floor. Repeat Violation
- 03D-01-5: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.
- 08A-20-5: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
- 01B-02-5: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.
- 03D-15-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches through out floors of front counter and back kitchen of establishment. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge states building is getting fumigated in August.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors at front line not smooth or durable. Floors constructed with unsealed ply wood. Person in charge has new floor ready to be installed Wednesday. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler and back kitchen reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed splash zone on fountain drink machine soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station in back kitchen leaking onto floor.
- 11-27-4: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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer in prep area of back kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed black/green mold like substance inside the coke nozzle on fountain drink machine. Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager present during inspection. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5: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 no proof of food handler for employee hired for half a year per person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).