Balas Pizza in St. Johns
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164 Everest Lane Unit 4, St. Johns, FL 32259Balas Pizza in St. Johns has been cited for 49 violations across 10 inspections since May 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—in line with the statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health reporting violations have been documented in 6 of the 10 inspections, and hand washing violations appeared in 4 inspections, indicating a persistent pattern of deficiencies in worker health and hygiene practices. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations: a complaint-based inspection on December 21, 2022 for violations including employee health reporting, hand washing, and approved food source; and a routine inspection on March 1, 2024 for similar employee health and hand washing violations. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 identified three high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Balas Pizza in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Balas Pizza in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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Balas Pizza in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Balas Pizza in St. Johns last inspected?
- Balas Pizza in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Balas Pizza in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Balas Pizza in St. Johns are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Balas Pizza in St. Johns had?
- Balas Pizza in St. Johns has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Balas Pizza in St. Johns find?
- Balas Pizza in St. Johns was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Balas Pizza in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Balas Pizza in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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