TERRANOVA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
208 N STATE ST, Bunnell FL 32110 · 386-437-3101
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler over night. ham, turkey 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021052608 | Jul 27, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed historical plans do not match current layout of restaurant. Establishment has added food preparation areas to front of walk-in cooler, side room near bath room. Soup serving station and pizza by slice at bar.
May 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed historical plans do not match current layout of restaurant. Establishment has added food preparation areas to front of walk-in cooler, side room near bath room. Soup serving station and pizza by slice at bar.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone, put cell phone away and began building a pizza without washing hands. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP). Observed person in charge bare hand contact cheese and spices used to garnish food. Discussed with person in charge and person in charge asked about an AOP. Provided AOP to person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat soup in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade on can opener soiled with food debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed historical plans do not match current layout of restaurant. Establishment has added food preparation areas to front of walk-in cooler, side room near bath room. Soup serving station and pizza by slice at bar.
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. Observed some employees with food handlers expired.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quat. Person in charge remade buckets at 200ppm quat.
Sep 24, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Out for 1 hr; sausage 55F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge put inside cooler. In pizza 1 hour;Pizza; cheese 48F, onions 58F, bell pepper 45F, pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, ham 52F; ( - Cold Holding) per person in charge loaded at 10:30 now in 11:45. Placed on time control until cooler is fixed.
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 pizza. Person in charge time stamped pizzas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs, marinara 124F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated to 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red hose near dry storage.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. People hired within 60 days have no proof of training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pizza prep table. Drink with no lid on back table. Person in charge removed all drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and hat on back prep tables. person in charge Moved items.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Soiled knives in knife rack. Person in charge removed knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water on cook line. Person in charge removed water.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler over night. ham, turkey 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler over night. ham, turkey 45F; ( - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back can opener blade is soiled.
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 does not have training on newer employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured. Person in charge secured tank.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above dish machine. Person in charge moved drink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of marinara on floor outside of walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between knife rack and prep table. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 110F, person in charge reheated to 135F.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers; lasagna 45F. Above fill line. In cooler 1 hour. Took off and placed in walk in cooler. Cream 47F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese. Person in charge removed.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tests at 0ppm. Remade and tests at 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 76F. Had been out since 9:30am now 2:45pm. In salad cooler; ham, turkey 45F. In cooler a few days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76F. Had been out since 9:30am now 2:45pm. In salad cooler; ham, turkey 45F. Marked 3.2.24 today is 3.5.24.
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 cubed butter. Person in charge time stamped.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at end of cook line not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Stored food not covered. In Italian ice cooler; lemon not covered. Person in charge covered.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 training for some people.
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggplant 47F, cheese 48F, butter 52F, pasta 52F, pasta 52F,wings 50F, veal 49F; ( - Cold Holding). All items on line 3 hours. Placed on time control. Person in charge called repair person.
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 training for some people.
Sep 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggplant 47F, cheese 48F, butter 52F, pasta 52F, pasta 52F,wings 50F, veal 49F; ( - Cold Holding). All items on line 3 hours. Placed on time control. Person in charge called repair person.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris.
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 training for some people.
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer on cook line has ice buildup.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed spatula.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on dry storage floor.
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.