180 VILANO GRILL
180 VILANO RD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-377-8538
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Sanitizer was at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1; Blue cheese, 51F, feta 52F #2;mango salsa 51F,ricotta 53F, stuffed shells 53F Lowboy; chicken 45F In glass reach in cooler; marinara 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge states items just in coolers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and ice in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on #1 reach in cooler are torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of #1 reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop water.
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni 46F. Just in cooler. Put into another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 107F. Person in charge reheated to 135F.
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. 2 employees in kitchen and 1 on floor do not have proof of training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has slight black substance on it
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used in blue and feta cheese. Person in charge removed scoops.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in office. Person in charge secured.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of meat cooler.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in storage area. Wood must be sealed.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice tea urn filled with ice tea stored on shelving unit that is absorbent and not smooth and durable. Observed wood fibers coming off of shelving unit when any friction occurs. Ice tea is uncovered while brewing process is occurring. Person in charge covered ice tea urn and started moving ice tea urn to new location away from possible wood fibers contamination.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed ground near back door heavily saturated with dirty water, and dirty pooling water near shed approximately 10 steps away from back door. Observed mop bucket filled with dirty water stored near dirty standing ground water. Observed mop sink not in use due to plumbing in disrepair. Mop sinks location is around storage shed from back door and is unused. Employees have placed wire racks over the top of standing dirty water to walk over without walking through water. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main make line cooler: steak (46F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (51F - Cold Holding) for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge lowered temperature of thermostat of cool that was bumped by shelf. All product was placed in ice and other coolers. All product was 41F or below by end of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some certifications for food handler training expired. Person in charge has books for retraining.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic food containers stacked with visible moisture.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no working mop sink at establishment. Observed mops sink is filled with rain water and plumbing is in disrepair. Person in charge stated they will need to buy a new one and install it closer to the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on pizza make line soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean stacked containers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed plumbing under mop sink leaking when operator attempted to drain mops sink of rain water.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed pools of dirty water on ground surrounding mop bucket outside back door. Discuss with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) double bagged in pan on top part of flip-top cooler for less than an hour. Discussed ice as an option for pasta in double bags. Person in charge added ice surrounding pasta.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall on pizza make line above ac unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of tomatoes heavily dented.
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 test at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed sanitizer and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made red sauce on cook line (127-133F - Hot Holding) for two hours or less per person in charge. Person in charge placed sauce on stove to reheat to 165+F during inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine rinse cycle continuously run after cycle completes potentially over diluting sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge and they are going to contact servicer. Person in charge prime machine and test machine at 100ppm chlorine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic quart containers stacked together with visible moisture on drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in freezer not all in manufactured packaging. Person in charge placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operators food manager certification expired. No other food manager certification available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small handless cups used to scoop cheese and pico on cook line. Person in charge removed all handless cups.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed cosmetic cream/lotion stored with food product above hand washing station. Person in charge removed from food area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above food on cook line. Person in charge removed keys from food area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line reach in coolers torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line equipment soiled with food debris. Observed mixer exterior solid with food debris.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Operator renewed during inspection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor next to back door.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen behind and under equipment soiled with food debris.
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
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean food containers with date labels still stuck to containers.
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.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed dry storage shed walls bare absorbent wood.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.