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FONVILLE PRESS MARKET & CAFE

23 N SOMMERSET DRIVE, Alys Beach FL 32461 · 850-641-0043

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602316
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 101F( 8:50-9:20) reheat- 169F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 102F ( 10:30-11:00) reheat 201F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side. Manager had a vacuumed breaker on faucet in wrong place, she placed it on left side of splitter.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
2 Ceiling tiles missing at back kitchen door and over mop sink. Manager stated they are resolving an Ac issue.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under shell eggs. Manager removed cloth from eggs.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at breader station near steam well. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding upright glass soda unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored in reach in cooler not covered. Danish stored I. Walk in freezer not covered. Manager placed lid over chicken and closes bag and box over danish.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 101F( 8:50-9:20) reheat- 169F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored in sink in ware washing location. Employee removed gloves from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on bottom of ice chute.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish shelf near office.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on left side top of ice machine between uses. Bucket was removed from soiled surface.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on right side of top of ice machine. Scoop was removed from top of ice machine and sent to ware washing area.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units. Chef had employee place thermometers in all cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush, ice and a cup stored in sink at bar. Food debris in sink by reach in cooler with milk.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice chute soiled at lip in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in flour. Chef removed bowl from flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at bar working barista machine wearing a watch and bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and on food boxes.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar, manager printed sign and hung at bar sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop head stored in bottom of mop sink. Chef had employee hang mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Chef Jamie Lynn certification expired. Chef in process if scheduling class.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink has liquid food debris in drain in pastry kitchen. Chef cleaned out sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing at back exit door near dry storage area and mop sink. Chef stated they are working on HVAC system many times through out day.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bucket is stored on left side of ice machine.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on right side of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler and multiple cold holding units. Chef placed thermometer in walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer in ware washing area.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can at front counter. Aprons and soap dispenser stored in sink in warehouse washing area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager found and stocked test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in yeast flour mix.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen prep area and above ice machine.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clear plastic food bins stored on floor in hall near ice machine.
Basic/24-26-4
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes at ware washing area.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in warehouse washing area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in corn meal.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food boxes and bottles stored on floor in kitchen hallways.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty's 107F (8:30-10:30)( reheated 179F ). Fried chicken 133F (10:30-10:40) ( reheated 183F).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near bakery prep area. Sink blocked with food cart with bins of bread loaves.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- scrambled eggs 77F, cut lettuce 61F (7:30-11:30).Provided establishment with written form to hold food on time.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor soiled with broken pastry sheets. Employee cleaned up floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee walking around with milk jugs wearing 2 soiled dry cloths tucked into pants.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cakes stored on shelves in walk in cooler uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at front counter blocked with rack storing cinnamon rolls.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple knives stored in hand wash sink on front line kitchen. A brush and suction tool stored in sink at bar. Employee removed all items from hand sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on front line at make table wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer under shelf to left side. Open box of onion rings stored on floor in back of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Employee had manager print sign and hung at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at barista bar. Cloth was removed and sent to laundry.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cinnamon rolls stored on rack not covered at front counter.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces stored at barista area at bar not clean. Cloth was placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored in corner on floor at back kitchen exit door.
/45-05-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pastry prep area- held on time- butter 64F (9:00-10:38). Provided chef with written procedure form to hold butter at room temperature.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef asked employee to drain ice and clean ice chute guard.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing in hallway near dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
Food stored on floor. Sliced peaches and tater bites stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef placed items on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on right side of ice machine. Chef placed scoops on food tray.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.