PONTE VEDRA BEACH, St. Johns County

VINCENZO'S CUCINA

3787 PALM VALLEY RD, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 13, 2026
City
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 24474361

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. risotto (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F,48F, 46F,47F- Cold Holding); liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); piccata cream (50F - Cold Holding); butter (47F,46F - Cold Holding); bolognese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding); artichoke hearts (46F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line by fish tank, per operator no preparation has been done to any items in cooler and all items have been in cooler since the previous day. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24474368

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. risotto (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F,48F, 46F,47F- Cold Holding); liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); piccata cream (50F - Cold Holding); butter (47F,46F - Cold Holding); bolognese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding); artichoke hearts (46F - Cold Holding) all items in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line by fish tank, per operator no preparation has been done to any items in cooler and all items have been in cooler since the previous day. pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding) in large plastic covered bucket in walk in cooler right next to door, per operator door has been consistently open for less then 30 minutes. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24474359

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of sanitizer stored hanging and facing to go trays under bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 24474363

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by pizza oven, operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24474366

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash station in bathroom behind large dining room.

13-07-4

Detail 24474360

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handler making pizzas in kitchen with bracelets, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24474367

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler making pizzas in kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24474362

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris along walls behind equipment at bar, in back storage area, and cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 24474365

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of keg coolers at bar have a build up of mold like substance and food debris.

14-06-4

Detail 24474364

Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Multiple wooden shelves and beams in throughout kitchen are not sealed.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31B-03-4

Detail 24191972

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar employee hand washing sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 24191977

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. Proof of employee food handler training available for 5 out of 12 employees.

41-17-4

Detail 24191979

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid by ice machine. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid by ice machine. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at the bar. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24191975

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door is not self-closing on restroom door by the bar. Also, door left open. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24191973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Case of shortening and multiple bag in box sodas stored on the floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24191971

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email.

51-18-6

Detail 24191974

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24191978

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 2 door and 1 door reach in coolers in kitchen. Pot and pan rack hanging on make line has dust/debris. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled.

12B-13-4

Detail 24191976

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in pizza reach in cooler.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 23712168

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.

41-17-4

Detail 23712163

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Faded chemical spray bottle . Glass cleaner. Repeat Violation

32-02-4

Detail 23712164

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Frontline women's restroom door open. Closed by manger.

32-04-4

Detail 23712167

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on women's restroom door.

23-24-4

Detail 23712166

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

36-32-5

Detail 23712162

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing , broken ceiling tiles. Above oven. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.

29-18-4

Detail 23712165

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. By oven drain.

08B-38-4

Detail 23712170

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor walk in cooler. Moved by manager.

31B-04-4

Detail 23712161

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.

36-50-4

Detail 23712169

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty ceiling attachments. Kitchen.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23558448

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one live roach on wall behind cook line near back door hand wash sink. Roach crawled behind cove molding at wall. Observed one live roach at triple sink on underside of sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23558449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: No dead roaches observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one dead roach on floor next to kitchen entrance. Person in charge cleaned up and removed dead roach. Time Extended

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23557178

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one live roach on wall behind cook line near back door hand wash sink. Roach crawled behind cove molding at wall. Observed one live roach at triple sink on underside of sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23557179

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: No dead roaches observed. Time Extended

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23552792

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23552793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 23549652

High 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-02-5

Detail 23549654

High 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

41-10-4

Detail 23549647

High 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

31A-09-4

Detail 23549646

Intermediate - 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-10-5

Detail 23549649

Intermediate - 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-05-5

Detail 23549650

Intermediate - 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

41-17-4

Detail 23549653

Intermediate - 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.

35A-03-4

Detail 23549655

Basic - 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

36-73-4

Detail 23549651

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen, storage area, and bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23549656

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinara in walk in cooler. Bag in box soda and cooking by large mixer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23549644

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen on make line and prep area. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23549648

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at bar. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.

08B-17-4

Detail 23549645

Basic - 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

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22844775

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Pizza sauces 61F,51F, shredded cheese 57F,59F, sausage 51F,55F, fresh garlic in oil 64F, ricotta cheese 57F. All items in 2 reach in coolers around pizza oven in kitchen, per operator all items where pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, they have scheduled maintenance for their coolers and should be fixed within a week. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

31A-04-4

Detail 22844776

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: 7 day callback from original inspection. Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 22844774

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: 60 day callback from original inspection Time Extended

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

12A-25-4

Detail 22842851

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22842857

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

41-10-4

Detail 22842850

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

31A-04-4

Detail 22842853

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

53A-07-6

Detail 22842858

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22842859

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22842860

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 22842856

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.

50-09-4

Detail 22842852

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 22842855

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

22-16-4

Detail 22842854

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