Inspection Report

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VINCENZO'S CUCINA

3787 PALM VALLEY RD · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417883
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8600845
DBPR license6501804

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Two employees in kitchen touching hair with bare hands then continuing to handle clean equipment and make food orders without washing hands between tasks.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (74F – Cold Holding) sitting out next to to cooler near pizza oven in kitchen, per employee garlic has been sitting out for approximately 2 hours, garlic placed back in cooler. shredded mozzarella cheese (66F – Cold Holding) sitting out in pan attached to small flattop grill in kitchen, per employee cheese has been sitting out less then 2 hours, cheese placed in reach in cooler. cooked pasta (44F,45F,45F – Cold Holding) double panned in flip top reach in cooler near per employee lid was consistently open for less then 2 hours, double pans removed. sausage (55F – Cold Holding); cooked green peppers and onions (60F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (60F,54F,54F – Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (61F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (61F – Cold Holding) in reach in coolers surrounding pizza oven, per employee doors have been consistently open for 2 hours, temperature of coolers turned down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelves over reach in cooler in kitchen, bottle removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in dish area near dish washer has been removed. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one is able to find any manager certification for any employee during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee's bathroom.

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees in kitchen is not able to find any certification.

#11Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza slices on time control but does not have any written procedures.

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 containers of cooking oil under oven in kitchen. Bucket of Crisco in walk in cooler.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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
2 observation(s)

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