DON LUIGI'S GOURMET KITCHEN
260 CYPRESS EDGE DR STE 104, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386-585-4001
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 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. Emailed to operator who printed during inspection.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill pitcher of water employee left pitcher inside sink. Operator removed pitcher.
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. No proof on-site that two new employees are informed of responsibility. Employees signed agreement during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in white deep freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in double door cooler shelves has dark mold like substance build up.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Big reach in cooler; clams 51F, mussels 55F, shrimp 44F, risotto 44F, meatballs 51F, marinara 52F, sausage 47F, cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Big reach in cooler; clams 51F, mussels 55F, shrimp 44F, risotto 44F, meatballs 51F, marinara 52F, sausage 47F, cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Can opener soiled.
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. Cook does not have certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles in back not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor. Person in charge moved sodaboxes.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in sealed bag. Bag clearly says to thaw out out of bag.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has slight mold inside. Person in charge wiped ice machine clean.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ceiling in dusty across from pizza cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven has breading in the bottom.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara in cooler since last night 47F. Stop sale issued.
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. Dish machine is at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and shrimp over bagged ice. Person in charge moved shrimp and steak.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of reach in cooler; butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge butter out for 1 hour. Placed inside reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging on oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave and can opener.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Out side of brand new reach in cooler has plastic on it, making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored correctly.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Emailed to operator who printed during inspection.
Ice bucket/shovel stored right side up between uses. Person in charge inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 2 reach in coolers.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm. Even after priming. Person in charge called repair person.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini oven, microwave and slicer are soiled. Person in charge cleaned all.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of ric; Butter garlic mix 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Meat sauce 44F, sausage 45F, 1/2&1/2 49F, chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter top; meatballs, marinara (127F - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of both reach in coolers.
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