VINCENZO'S CUCINA
3787 PALM VALLEY RD · PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County · FL 32082
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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 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on gasket of reach in cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen. Approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind pizza ovens on cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (54F – Cold Holding); cut romaine (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, per employee cooler was turned on and items placed inside at same time approximately 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on rack facing cutting board and spices on cook line, per employee it is all purpose cleaner, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical bottles and utensils in hand wash sink by dish machine, items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing fresh garlic in oil mixture held on time control with pizza slices on written procedures. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on site, expired 8/19/2024
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on rack facing cutting board and spices on cook line, per employee it is all purpose cleaner, bottle moved.
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in cooler in kitchen near side entrance to kitchen from front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor in front of keg reach in cooler at bar area. 1 dead roach in bathroom by office in back of establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen, storage area, and bar area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinara in walk in cooler. Bag in box soda and cooking by large mixer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen on make line and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at bar. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions, box of cucumbers, and bag of celery stored over bus tubs of shredded cheese in walk in cooler, all items rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.