Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ARTE PIZZA

109 N 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3582531
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10790171
DBPR license5500996

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 1, 2025 1:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 5, 2025 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in establishment: two (2) in small restroom near ice machine and four (4) in back prep kitchen. All six (6) live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Numerous roach droppings observed in cabinet below hand washing sink in dish/prep area of kitchen. Employee began cleaning cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled dishes in dish area and immediately went to front pizza area and filled a cup with marinara sauce without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in pizza making area. Multiple clean cutting boards in dish storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed twenty-one (21) dead roaches in establishment: three (3) under ice machine in hallway near restrooms, one (1) in small closet inside restroom, two (2) under dish machine in back kitchen, and fifteen (15) under standup reach in coolers/freezer in back prep kitchen. All dead roaches discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in pizza making area drinking from plastic cup without lid. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in pizza making area has no hair restraint. Employee placed on restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven in front kitchen. Exterior of large mixer in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.