ARTE PIZZA
109 N 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed three (3) live flying insects near handwash sink at server area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one (1) live roach in covered sink at front cook line. Also, observed one (1) live roach in small room off of public back bathroom. Also, observed four (4) live roaches on blue shelves in dish area. Also, observed one (1) live on wall behind prep table in dish area. Also, observed one (1) live in cabinet under handwash sink in dish area. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 35 roach droppings near plug at handwash sink at front cook line. Also, observed approximately 50 roach droppings on wall to left side of salad cooler on front cook line. Also, observed one egg sac on electrical box behind top microwave on cook line. Also, observed approximately twenty (20) egg sacs on floor pizza both pizza ovens at front cook line. Also, observed one (1) egg sac on floor of room behind back public bathroom. Also, observed six (6) egg sacs on blue shelves in dish area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler at front cook line, fresh mozzarella (45F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated shredded cheese was out for orders then put back into cooler. Fresh mozzarella is stocked to high in pan. Operator had employee removed some from pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug of fry oil stored next to dish chemicals on bottom shelf of back prep table. Operator moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards at front cook line stained black. Also, top **Repeat Violation**
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Two packs of quaternary test strips expired June 1 2025.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate soiled with black mold-like substance.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one (1) dead roach under piece of tape along back wall of shelf with microwave on cook line. Also, observed one (1) dead roach under bottom microwave at front cook line. Also, observed one (1) dead roach under handwash sink at front cook line. Also, observed one (1) dead roach under handwash sink next to ice machine. Also, observed one (1) dead roach on wall behind ice machine. Also, observed one egg sac on electrical box behind top microwave on cook line. Also, observed approximately twenty (20) egg sacs on floor pizza both pizza ovens at front cook line. Also, observed one (1) egg sac on floor of room behind back public bathroom. Also, observed six (6) egg sacs on blue shelves in dish area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top microwave on front cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Also, around nozzles of drink machine in server area soiled with mold-like substance. Also, multiple portable fans in establishment soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers at front cook line and wine cooler in back kitchen soiled with food debris.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, box of unwashed tomatoes above prepped pico. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.