AMORE MIO PIZZERIA
4021 COUNTY RD 210 W #3, St.Johns FL 32259 · 904-535-9568
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding) ambient air 48F of walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated walk-in cooler was in normal defrost mode. Person in charge refused further corrective action.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food contact parts of mixer soiled with food debris.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed chlorine test strips in plastic cup without any available color comparison chart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station next to cook line missing paper towels and soap. Person in charge added both to hand washing station.
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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. Observed food employee front house server who's worked for more than 60 days missing food handler certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station next to cook line missing paper towels and soap. Person in charge added both to hand washing station.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for time as a public health control used for pizza by the slice. Person in charge stated they keep pizza out between 11-3pm. Provided emailed copy of blank time control paper work.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed individually wrapped house made lasagna in walk-in freezer made on Monday per person in charge missing date marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside section of food mixer soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of drawer reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over box of cheese in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cannoli cream win standing reach in cooler by front counter with a date marking of 11/26.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (49F, 50F, 49F- Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F,49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler, per employee door was consistently open for delivery no more than 1 hour prior and is currently in defrost mode.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, paper towels replaced.
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. Food handler working as a server at front of house states they do not have any food handler training and that they handle food for to go orders and in store dining.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, soap provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No one able to find any written procedures for pizza slices held on time control on make line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler on cook line making pizzas.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No one able to find a copy of the latest inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have a build up of grease and dust. Interior of non working reach in cooler drawers on cook line have a build up of food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins and to go cups on floor by front counter, napkins moved.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta in walk in cooler dare marked 6/10
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, 50°. cut lettuce 50°. make table. Per Person In Charge, lid was left open. Items placed about 11 am.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 78°. Kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Pizza boxes, single service cups in box on floor. Kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauce containers in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
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. No proof of food handler training available. Spoke with manager via phone and training documentation is at their residence.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available for Kylie hired approximately one month ago. Kylie signed agreement during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored at front counter. Person in charge identified as "fabuloso" cleaner and labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Three cases of bag in box soda stored on the floor beside the soda rack.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored by stove in standing water at 75F. Person in charge removed the water. Also, metal spatulas used for sandwiches stored between counter and cutting board of flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved spatulas to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection and microwave ovens in kitchen have food debris accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes, napkins and take out cup lids stored on the floor next to soda machine.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over stacks of to go containers on rack in prep area, soap moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table on make line, employee placed can opener in ware washing area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, employee corrected during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of to go containers above reach in coolers on make line. Pizza boxes on floor in prep area. Stack of to go trays in storage area in kitchen by office, employee began to pick boxes up and invert trays during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour by hand wash station on cook line.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection no chlorine test kit available for the three compartment sink or sanitizer solution buckets.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in the women's restroom.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has exposed insulation in the cooler doors and a torn cooler door gasket.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster available. Inspector provided opening packet with Choking Poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at either hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Inspector provided printable hand wash signage.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. At time of inspection no child labor law poster available.
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.