LOCAL - PONTE VEDRA
226 SOLANO RD UNIT 1, Ponte Vedra FL 32082 · 9043535993
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
NOV 23
SEP 25
MAR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in the main kitchen area by on the center post between the line and the service side of the cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024004629 | Nov 13, 2023 | Jun 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to get proof of parasite destruction for raw salmon and raw grouper ceviche offered to the public, chef called supplier, supplier provided letter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pickled cut cabbage that is made at establishment dated 3/7 in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. roasted garlic in oil (44F - Cold Holding) in small table top reach in cooler under service window in server area in kitchen, per chef garlic has been in cooler since the previous day without any additional preparation today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic in oil (44F - Cold Holding) in small table top reach in cooler under service window in server area in kitchen, per chef garlic has been in cooler since the previous day without any additional preparation today.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Multiple tags from multiple months not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing date of last served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple open containers of milk foam and liquid egg whites at bars and in bar walk in cooler missing dates, per chef all were opened Friday at the earliest.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing oyster advisory for raw oysters on the raw bar menu, operator posted advisory during inspection.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Italian peeled tomatoes. 1 can of Crushed tomatoes. On rack in prep area next to cook line.
Nov 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023■ 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. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies under the washboards of the warewashing area. Observed 3 flies under the back prep room tables closest to the walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the dish machine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the under the equipment under the dish machine. Observed 19 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed 8 rodent droppings by the water heater and oven on the floor. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the water heater. Observed 8 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of the prep table and walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning, sweeping and removing all observed droppings.
Nov 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies under the washboards of the warewashing area. Observed 3 flies under the back prep room tables closest to the walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the dish machine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the under the equipment under the dish machine. Observed 19 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed 8 rodent droppings by the water heater and oven on the floor. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the water heater. Observed 8 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of the prep table and walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning, sweeping and removing all observed droppings.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer solution in bucket by the smoker turned test strip blue over 500ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip top reach in coolers have food residue staining build up. Can opener in the prep area has old food debris on the blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present. Before conclusion of inspection certified food manager present.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection 4 photo copies of food handler training certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over the walk in cooler broken, with exposed portion.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted/covered for protection. Employee inverted the ice bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jackets stored over prep table in the waitstation. Employee relocated all personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers in the warewashing area stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer has a torn door gasket.
Floors, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris on the floor by the fryers. Kitchen ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have build up of dust.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board by the smoker and under cutting board in the back prep room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up of food debris in the microwave at the pass through window. Employee cleaned and sanitized the microwave.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers with old labels attached on the shelf of the warewashing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in the main kitchen area by on the center post between the line and the service side of the cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef patties stored on the top shelf of the cooler over packaged turkey breast and open container of potatoes. Operator relocated the raw beef patties.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of windex stored on shelf over single service napkins. Operator removed the chemical spray bottle.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A time of inspection only two food handling certificates available, both employees food training is expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service carry out drink cup used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container in the waitstation. Operator removed and discarded the single service cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over wait station has build up of dust around the vent and surrounding tile.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator relocated the bulk ice bin to be inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table in the waitstation area. Operator relocated the employee beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer on the side of the main cook line missing a door handle.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Main cook line center hood filter missing.p during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door gaskets to reach in coolers and reach in freezers have build up of food debris. Operator has quote for replacement door gaskets.
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.