JP'S ITALIAN AMERICAN BISTRO
5 UTILITY DR STE 19, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 7602164599
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $445
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024061590 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 | $125 |
| 5--2015010376 | Feb 23, 2015 | Apr 3, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink at front. Person in charge removed dishes.
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. 1 member of staff does not have training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance on ice plate
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of ice machine has tape still on it.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler; Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. In reach in freezer; raw Philly cheese steak over ice. Person in charge rearranged everything properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underside. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Pasta salad, stuffed shells, Mac salad,tomato sauce, Cole slaw, chicken Parmesan not labeled for customers to grab. Food made in-house and packaged for customers to grab not labeled with product and description, Date product was packaged (this is different than the date marking requirements for prepared foods, so the product may require two different date marks); and Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. Discussed with owners and emailed requirements to them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats cooked in house and soft cheeses not dated. Person in charge dated everything yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate inside is soiled with black/mold like substance.
Tape used to repair/cover nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to cover chest freezers.
Jan 17, 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, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 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 test at 0ppm. Per person in charge he tested it this morning at it tested at 50ppm. Checked sanitizer and it was empty.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 test at 0ppm. Per person in charge he tested it this morning at it tested at 50ppm. Checked sanitizer and it was empty.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black/mold like substance inside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag.
Aug 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 123F, marinara 107F, sausage 115F, sautéed onions 128F; ( - Hot Holding). Per owner establishment Was about to close and turned machine off.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has standing water in it.
Aug 2, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 123F, marinara 107F, sausage 115F, sautéed onions 128F; ( - Hot Holding). Per owner establishment Was about to close and turned machine off.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment cannot use dishwasher or three compartment sink because drain is plugged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled in reach in cooler. Across from cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has standing water in it.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain is clogged and not draining.
Aug 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Pastrami 54F, turkey 53F, ham 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Per owner all meat had been out to slice for customers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 123F, marinara 107F, sausage 115F, sautéed onions 128F; ( - Hot Holding). Per owner establishment Was about to close and turned machine off.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment cannot use dishwasher or three compartment sink because drain is plugged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled in reach in cooler. Across from cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has standing water in it.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain is clogged and not draining.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage is thawing at room temperature.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey over ready to eat cooked bacon in reach in freezer. Person in charge rearranged all items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting out on counter; butter 70F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting out on counter; butter 70F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of slicer is soiled.
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. Establishment does not have proof of any training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold inside. Person in charge cleaned ice machine.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back of ice machine has calcium/lime on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
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.