V PIZZA
2709 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.659.0026
Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in back kitchen. Rear exit door was propped open during food delivery. Rear exit door closed.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two (2) live flying insects in dry storage room. Operator able to kill both and discard.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager checked sanitizer on wall and there was hole in line so he manual poured sanitizer into three compartment sink and rechecked at 150ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler near salad cooler, three containers of baked cavatappi expired 8/25/26.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler on speed rack, three containers of cooked pepper onion mix (49F-50F - Cold Holding); two containers of caramelized onions (50F-51F - Cold Holding); spicy sausage (51F - Cold Holding); two containers of marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated prep employee had speed rack out for no longer than an hour and put back into walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler near salad cooler, container of cooked onions made day prior with no date mark. Operator labeled container.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Yuli K food handler training expired 1/7/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls and deflector plate of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain near reach in freezer in back kitchen.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dish area under dish machine soiled with food debris. Also, floors and walls in dough walk-in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. Also, floor in bar area under ice bin/handwash sink/dish machine soiled with residue build up.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Outside dumpster on property both lids broken off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled/torn. Also, portable fans used on floor soiled with dust and food build up. Exterior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray nozzle in dish area leaking water while handles are turned off.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In back prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager checked sanitizer on wall and the line as hole in it so he poured some sanitizer into bucket and rechecked at 200ppm.
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Ten live flying insects observed in dishroom under tables and near drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (54F/57F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (53F - Cold Holding)on cart by pizza ovens. Operator states both products placed out of the cooler one hour prior. Both products moved to the freezer and approximately 20 minutes later, wings at 38F and macaroni and cheese at 42F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for the dishmachine.
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. Food handler training for Yuli K expired on 1/7/2026.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in flour at prep table.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from middle floor drain in dishroom.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Both lids on the dumpster have been broken off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand up reach-in freezer in prep area is soiled. Gaskets on left walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler are soiled.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of Monaco pineapple slices dented at the seam. Observed one can of Sweet &Spicy Juanita Peppers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on food prep table next to reach In cooler at 60F. Manager placed back In cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of calcium like substance in interior of ice machine ice chute in dining area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise on brunch menus is prepared with undercooked raw egg yolk per person in charge, not indicated as raw on the menu.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Birthdate missing from 2 food handler certifications, manager added birthdates to certifications.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in back dry storage missing.
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in back kitchen. Rear exit door was propped open during food delivery. Rear exit door closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has incorrect time marking. Establishment utilizes dry erase board for time markings of TCS foods. Board indicated a six hour plan, but establishment only utilizes a four hour plan. Board was corrected for four hour plan.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored near bar area. Bottle labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook in back kitchen. Cook placed on hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor near pizza ovens in front kitchen. Manager states he will notify maintenance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet handle for hand washing sink near cook line. Manager states maintenance has been notified.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar are not functioning properly, manager states using dish machine in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain on roll up door not larger enough to cover entrance of roll up door. Air curtain placed in middle of entrance. Not covering about 3 feet on left and right of entrance Air curtain needs to cover area of entrance. If established choose to keep,closed the door has to be sealed shut
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar are not functioning properly, manager states using dish machine in kitchen.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese sauce in walk in cooler dated 11/2/23 moldy Discarded
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fly flying inside from roll up door where air curtain doesn't cover and kitchen is a open style kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in corn starch and cup sugar in back prep area, moved
Dead roaches on premises. 3dead roaches in back area near liquor storage area, no food present. Manager swept up and discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on back prep table, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored with cases of food under prep table, moved
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed
Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain on roll up door not larger enough to cover entrance of roll up door. Air curtain placed in middle of entrance. Not covering about 3 feet on left and right of entrance Air curtain needs to cover area of entrance. If established choose to keep,closed the door has to be sealed shut
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Karen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Karen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over pizza stretching area,
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between wall and metal electrical line, states uses for dough
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