Palm Coast, Flagler County

DON LUIGI'S GOURMET KITCHEN

260 CYPRESS EDGE DR STE 104, Palm Coast, FL 32164

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 5, 2025
City
Palm Coast
County
Flagler
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24221362

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Big reach in cooler; clams 51F, mussels 55F, shrimp 44F, risotto 44F, meatballs 51F, marinara 52F, sausage 47F, cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24221357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Big reach in cooler; clams 51F, mussels 55F, shrimp 44F, risotto 44F, meatballs 51F, marinara 52F, sausage 47F, cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24221358

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Can opener soiled.

53B-13-5

Detail 24221361

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. Cook does not have certification.

02C-02-5

Detail 24221363

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24221360

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles in back not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24221359

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor. Person in charge moved sodaboxes. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 23909014

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in sealed bag. Bag clearly says to thaw out out of bag.

02C-03-5

Detail 23909010

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23909011

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has slight mold inside. Person in charge wiped ice machine clean.

36-34-5

Detail 23909012

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ceiling in dusty across from pizza cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23909013

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven has breading in the bottom. Repeat Violation

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 23475726

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara in cooler since last night 47F. Stop sale issued.

22-41-4

Detail 23475725

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. Dish machine is at 0ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23475729

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and shrimp over bagged ice. Person in charge moved shrimp and steak. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23475733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of reach in cooler; butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge butter out for 1 hour. Placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23475728

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging on oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23475730

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave and can opener. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 23475732

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Out side of brand new reach in cooler has plastic on it, making it not smooth and easily cleanable.

42-01-4

Detail 23475731

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 23002760

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. Emailed to operator who printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23002761

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored right side up between uses. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23002759

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 2 reach in coolers.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22660435

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. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm. Even after priming. Person in charge called repair person. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22660433

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22660432

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini oven, microwave and slicer are soiled. Person in charge cleaned all. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22660434

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22231024

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22231020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22231025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top; meatballs, marinara (127F - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22231021

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22231023

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22231022

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 21744440

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21744435

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. Emailed to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21744438

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21744441

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. Emailed it to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21744437

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date on lasagna. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21744433

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21744434

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bootom of chicken cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21744439

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21744436

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall has black mold like substance on it.

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21389184

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At counter at front; lotions stored. Person in charge moved all. Corrected On-Site

22-47-4

Detail 21389189

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Primed machine and tested again. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21389182

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass cooler overnight; Bolognese 46F, marinara 54F, chicken 46F, shell eggs 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21389187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass cooler overnight; Bolognese 46F, marinara 54F, chicken 46F, shell eggs 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 21389186

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21389185

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21389183

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven has food debris inside. Slicer has food debris. Mold in ice; Person in charge cleaned all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21389188

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Crumbs in gaskets on beer cooler. Repeat Violation

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 21057013

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sweet sausage, polenta, 1/2&1/2 all dated 4.21. Today is 5.2.

01B-13-4

Detail 21057016

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

01B-02-5

Detail 21057017

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make #2; 1/2&1/2 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Make #4; lasagna, cheese 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Glass; chicken 45F,51F, cheese, beef 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21057015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make #2; 1/2&1/2 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Make #4; lasagna, cheese 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Glass; chicken 45F,51F, cheese, beef 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21057020

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two 1/2&1/2's not dated.

22-02-4

Detail 21057019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21057018

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21057021

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21057012

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop hanging with water in it. Person in charge turned upside down. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21057014

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Crumbs in make #1. Also hoods are soiled.

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 20656240

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the time of inspection, pitcher stored in hand wash sink in the kitchen, also spray bottle and utensil stored in hand wash sink in bar area. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20656243

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. At the time of inspection, person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees. Person in charge states records are at his house.

41-17-4

Detail 20656242

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 20656244

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on a glue trap under the electronics at the front counter. Person in charge disposed of. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20656241

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the time of inspection, floors in kitchen with debris in an attempt to clean up after a pot of oil was spilled.

08B-38-4

Detail 20656245

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the time of inspection, oil stored on floor in storage area. Also, bag in box soda at front counter stored on floor. Person in charge began raising items. Corrective Action Taken