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180 VILANO GRILL

180 VILANO RD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387449
DBPR license6502066

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine. Discussed with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine not being sanitized. Instructed employee to set up triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 packages of thawed tuna in reduced oxygen package not removed from its oxygen restricted environment before thawing. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Employee set up triple sink 200++ ppm chlorine. Instructed employee to add more water. Explained to employee 50-100ppm chlorine. Retested sink at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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 to person in charges email.

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by colander. Colander removed from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed only food manager certification is for operator whom is not onsite while four food employees present.

#18Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator is out of town and has no dedicated person in charge onsite to correct issues. One employee tried their best but did not have the correct training to be person in charge and apply corrective action steps.

#19Intermediate11-26-1

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 to person in charges email.

#20Intermediate53B-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 two food employees present without proof of food handler training.

Basic 9

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed can opener and hand mixer stored on dirty condenser on top of reach in cooler. Discussed with employee.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 packages of thawed tuna in reduced oxygen package not removed from its oxygen restricted environment before thawing. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to back door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed foam cup of water on pizza make line. Employee removed cup from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen behind and under equipment soiled with food debris.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean food containers with date labels still stuck to containers.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed only hand washing station on cook line missing drain plumbing. Employees are unable to wash hands in cook line hand washing station without waste water dumping on floor. No observed waste water on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed dry storage shed walls bare absorbent wood.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.