D'FONTANA PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE
324 FERRIS ST, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904-529-5515
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator DBPR HR 5030-104.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bread raw chicken with bare hands, place chicken in the fryer, wipe hands on wiping cloth at cutting board then handle bread and a clean insert pan without washing hands after handling raw chicken. Inspector coached employee and employee washed hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open raw bacon stored over open diced ham in walk in freezer. Operator moved bacon to proper storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag stored on top of flour in dry storage. Operator moved purse to proper storage.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored in pizza flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved beverage to proper storage.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review.
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on three threaded faucets on added splitter to mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips available. Operator states the test strips are on order.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Hot water used as sanitizer for dish machine. Temperature reaches a maximum of 148F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of bag in box sodas. Employee removed backpack.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is not on pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front counter handwash sink.
Jun 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review.
May 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw shrimp stored above opened fully cooked meat ravioli. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta on kitchen counter at 62F. Cook states pasta has been on counter for approximately 2.5 hours. Pasta moved to walk in freezer and temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 40F. Sausage and cheese stomboli on counter by pizza oven at 78F. Employee states stromboli prepared approximately 45 minutes ago. Employee voluntarily discarded stromboli.
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 HR 5030-104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary ammonium for spray bottle sanitizer and triple sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available. Inspector's irreversible thermometer used to test temperature.
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/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review.
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. 11 employees are in need of food handler training. Only 1 proof of training available for Cecelia L. Also, 1 provided training was shown via phone, no original available.
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 one new employee, under 60 days of employment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in kitchen. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank next to large tank is unsecured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Operator closed lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below hand wash sink across from the office has a small leak dripping water onto the floor.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan guards have debris.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution in kitchen tested at 200++ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
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. No proof of training available for Barbara B.
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 some employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top, around/inside chute and edge of deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in Parmesan cheese on kitchen counter. Operator removed soufflé cup.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan guards are soiled.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at 200++ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
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 operator DBPR HR 5030-104.
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 and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under three compartment sink at front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on dry storage shelving above dry basil. Operator moved to proper storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between/inside of plastic cups at soda machine at front counter. Also, observed employee drying pan with dry wiping cloth and pan was not allowed to air-dry. Spoke with employee on proper procedures.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of parmesan cheese at prep table with soufflé cup used as a scoop.
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