LA PIAZZA CAFE
101 PALM HARBOR PKWY 110A, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-246-6366
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 46F (cooling)
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction. Person in charge got proof and printed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #2; chicken 47F, mozzarella 47F, butter 47F, garlic 48F, osso Busch 48F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Per chef items were pulled out while he cleaned cooler and swapped pans.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not provide training. Person in charge provided certificate at end of inspection.
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 can not provide training. Person in charge was finally able to provide a training.
Stored food not covered. Polenta not covered not covered in reach in freezer. Person in charge covered. Person in charge covered.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back area; table in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge removed table.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired.
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. No employees have training.
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired.
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. No employees have training.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Pasta 51F, garlic in oil 49F, butter 45F, cream 53F, rice 52F, butter 48F, pooled eggs 51F, mashed potatoes 51F,; ( - Cold Holding) On cook line; Garlic in oil 73F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Pasta 51F, garlic in oil 49F, butter 45F, cream 53F, rice 52F, butter 48F, pooled eggs 51F, mashed potatoes 51F,; ( - Cold Holding) On cook line; Garlic in oil 73F; ( - Cold Holding)
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired.
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. No employees have training.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. In back reach in cooler marinara in container more than 4" was place in last night and it's 46F. Had plenty of time to cool.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 46F (cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 56F; ( - Cold Holding). Garlic in oil sitting on counter. Person in charge placed it in reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on middle cooler are torn.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is slow draining. Person in charge fixed sink.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked. Person in charge moved mops etc and cleared path.
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in lowboy; meatballs 52F, steak 52F, calimari 52F, mussels (52F - Cold Holding) per person in charge cooler was off when he came in this morning. In back; pasta, cheese, Tuscan soup 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler #1: Clams 52F clams above fill line. in lowboy; meatballs 52F, steak 52F, calimari 52F, mussels (52F - Cold Holding) per person in charge cooler was off when he came in this morning. In back; pasta, cheese, Tuscan soup 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of sunglasses on shelf. Person in charge moved glassed.
In-use knife/knives-spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas between wall and triple sink. Person in charge removed spatulas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Can not read sign at bar. Person in charge put up new sign.
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