BUONA RISTORANTE
4705 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-360-7970
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in metal pan over raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Employee moved shrimp to higher shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020015858 | Mar 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $250 |
| 3--2016003838 | Jan 21, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager James Broderick completion date of 6/1/2021 through ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained light yellow.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager who is present at the time of the inspection. Establishment has no other CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Lactic Acid test kit. Chemical dispenser at the compartment sink is dispensing quaternary sanitizer. No quaternary test kit observed.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with dried food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed underneath three compartment sink drain board next to rack storing soda syrup boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups stacked on racks across from ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with white powder observed on triple door cooler across from pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris.
Aug 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 55. Cooked lasagna and cooked meatballs were observed cooling in stainless steel containers stored on the bottom racks inside the walkin cooler. Discussed hot food items cooling could raise the ambient temperature of the unit and cause temperatures for other stored TCS foods to rise. Establishment does not have a walk in freezer and only one double door reach in freezer on the cook line. Re-temped food items in the walk in cooler at 4:59pm: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Inspection visit was brief, not enough time to get temperatures to go down. Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 39 degrees during the re-temp. Food items stored inside Pepsi display cooler: bag of cannoli cream (46F - Cold Holding); tiramisus (47F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 50 degrees. Discussed moving any TCS food items to cooler that maintains at 41 degrees or below.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager James Broderick completion date of 6/1/2021 through ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained light yellow.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager who is present at the time of the inspection. Establishment has no other CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Lactic Acid test kit. Chemical dispenser at the compartment sink is dispensing quaternary sanitizer. No quaternary test kit observed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with dried food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed underneath three compartment sink drain board next to rack storing soda syrup boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups stacked on racks across from ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with white powder observed on triple door cooler across from pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris.
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside walk in cooler: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 55. Cooked lasagna and cooked meatballs were observed cooling in stainless steel containers stored on the bottom racks inside the walkin cooler. Discussed hot food items cooling could raise the ambient temperature of the unit and cause temperatures for other stored TCS foods to rise. Establishment does not have a walk in freezer and only one double door reach in freezer on the cook line. Re-temped food items in the walk in cooler at 4:59pm: Cooked noddles dated 8/9 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked noddles dated 8/11 (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked rissoto dated 8/9 (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken dated 8/11 (55F - Cold Holding) Inspection visit was brief, not enough time to get temperatures to go down. Ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler reading at 39 degrees during the re-temp. Food items stored inside Pepsi display cooler: bag of cannoli cream (46F - Cold Holding); tiramisus (47F - Cold Holding) Ambient thermometer inside display cooler reading at 50 degrees. Discussed moving any TCS food items to cooler that maintains at 41 degrees or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container stored on stove burners: chicken broth (113F - Hot Holding) Kitchen manager reheated chicken broth in a pan on the stove burner. Re-temped chicken broth (189F - Reheating)
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 kitchen manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form. Confirmed establishment carries chemical (Chlorine) associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked lasagna covered with plastic wrap and foil observed stored at bottom of storage racks in walk in cooler. Lasagna was uncovered and placed inside the reach in freezer on the cook line to bring down the temperature rapidly. re-temped Cooked lasagna at 4:52pm (64F - Cooling)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager James Broderick completion date of 6/1/2021 through ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained light yellow.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed expired CFM certificate for kitchen manager who is present at the time of the inspection. Establishment has no other CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Lactic Acid test kit. Chemical dispenser at the compartment sink is dispensing quaternary sanitizer. No quaternary test kit observed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of Cooked ground beef stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel ramekin stored in goat cheese crumbles. Item removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door reach in deli cooler handles soiled with dried food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed underneath three compartment sink drain board next to rack storing soda syrup boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups stacked on racks across from ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with white powder observed on triple door cooler across from pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler soiled with dried food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in interior of single door deli cooler across fryer on the cook line.
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to manager during 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle at wait station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pizza oven handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 80F water on cook line, removed
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 6 Lb. 6 oz. dented an of Pomodori A Pera.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line testing at 0 PPM. Checked chemical coming out of line in three compartment sink and it also tested at 0 PPM. The establishment has Germicidal Bleach for sanitization. Person in charge called to get the quaternary dispenser serviced.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can with box of plastic wrap stored in front of hand sink. Sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink next to walk in cooler. Inspector moved items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips. Quaternary strips observed have gotten wet and are no longer useable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to walk in cooler. Paper towels stocked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for sliced of pizza. Observed time stamp. Provided person in charge of Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090).
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink near walk in cooler. Inspector proved hand sign.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. 10 ppm, discovered rinse and sani tubing was reversed. Corrected tubing now 100 ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked lasagna covered hot and placed in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee portioning pasta
Food stored on floor. Cooked lasagna stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on cooks line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain under dish area clogged. Service called.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed hand sink in dish area during renovation of kitchen after storm surge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled kitchen after storm no plan review. Moved ice machine on opposite side of kitchen and removed hand sink in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris burnt on.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw shrimp in reach in freezer not all packaged. Employee removed chicken wings to lower shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mixer head soiled.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed hand sink in dish area during renovation of kitchen after storm surge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeled kitchen after storm no plan review. Moved ice machine on opposite side of kitchen and removed hand sink in dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water 70F in kitchen. Employee removed spatulas and water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris burnt on.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of great northern beans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked sausage in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on deli r3zh in coolers on cook line, soda nozzle area on soda fountain in kitchen soiled,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of great northern beans on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of thermal tek oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched ears and ear buds with gloved hands then to cut sausages no hand wash and glove change. Employee educated and directed to wash hands and change gloves. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in metal pan over raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Employee moved shrimp to higher shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind and around Soda nozzles soiled with mold like debris, cutting boards stained, mixer head soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on lasagna in cooler made 12-5. Employee dated lasagna.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in wait station area no label. Employee labeled cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine has build up of debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2023
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler have cut marks,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on counter next to pizza oven. Employee moved wallet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven door. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open sports drink in reach in cooler. Employee removed drink.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 88F. Employee removed water and utensils to dish.
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