LA PIZZA NOSTRA
7 OLD KINGS RD N, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-445-5608
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 14 rodent droppings on floor to left of reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023067522 | Sep 28, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken wings dated 2/16, penne pasta dated 2/14, and spaghetti dated 2/16 in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of product.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed whole pizzas kept on time control using dry erase board, but missing written procedures. Provided to person in charge.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed closing arm on bathroom door broken. Door not self closing or tight fitting.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining reach in cooler on pizza make line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in coolers gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed storage shelves above prep table soiled with oil/grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to prep table in kitchen soiled with oil.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sausage dated 8.18 in reach in cooler in back. Today is 9.3.25. Person in charge discarded sausage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sausage dated 8.18. Today is 9.3.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on underside of blade on slicer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar with. Person in charge removed cup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt. Person in charge removed scoops.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in back cooler. Coffee drinks in pizza cooler.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer on bathroom door is broken.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back has containers in it. Person in charge removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at front hand washing sink.
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. Establishment is missing some training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In back 4 door reach in cooler cream not dated; in pizza cooked spinach not dated. Person in charge dated both.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container use to scoop garlic does not have a handle. Person in charge removed.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food is being stored in reach in cooler in customer area and it not locked. Customer can reach in and grab food.. also in back hallway reach in freezer is unlocked. Person in charge locked both.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back hallway has ice accumulation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are dirty.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer on bathroom door is broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall across from 3 compartment sink; wall has accumulation of grease/ dust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down in mop bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on bottom of prep shelf. Person in charge removed cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing in areas of side hallway.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold 2 door reach in cooler gaskets. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pepperoni 50F, garlic in oil 78F; ( - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni 50F, garlic in oil 78F; ( - Cold Holding). Pepperonini in cooler overnight. Garlic in oil 78F cold holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand washing sinks had utensils in them. Person in charge cleaned sinks out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggplant, tomatoes, pasta, marinara not dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt person in charge removed cup.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to keep gaskets on tall reach in cooler. Person in charge removed tape and used electrical tape
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pepperoni cooler at front are torn. Tall 2 door reach in cooler has torn gaskets.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris inside.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Front hand washing sink was backed up. Person in charge cleared sink.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids in back hand washing sink. Person in charge removed lids.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, onions and creamer not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water on floor. Person in charge moved to table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in back hall has ice buildup.
Sep 29, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 14 rodent droppings on floor to left of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizzas. Missing on oil/garlic. Person in charge time stamped.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are soiled throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has soiled bottom shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind mop sink is soiled with black mold like substance.
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.