V PIZZA AND TAP GARDEN
4477 US HWY 17, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904-579-4530
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink.
Mar 31, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink.
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink.
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer spray bottle at outside service station tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter with attached hose at mop sink.
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. No employee reporting agreement for Jonathan K.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Establishment holds single-service items outside in an unenclosed storage area, open to the outside.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Water softener salt stored on the ground. Operator moved salt from the ground.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. See stop sale. Observed employee with bare hands take cut tomato from one pan to restock on make line. Tomatoes used on sandwiches, not heated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee with bare hands take cut tomato from one pan to restock on make line. Tomatoes used on sandwiches, not heated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on make line at 51F. Per employee, chicken stocked approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken placed in reach in freezer and 15 minutes later chicken at 42F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter handwash sink. Operator replenished towels.
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. No proof of training for cook, Jason.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in dishroom. Operator voluntarily discarded chemical.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Establishment's single service items stored outside in an unenclosed storage area, open to outside.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 150ppm quaternary ammonium.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker incorrectly installed at top of splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on no-chemical side.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for quaternary ammonium used for wiping cloth solution.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by mop sink. Operator replenished towels.
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. No proof of training for prep cook, Jason, hired over 60 days per manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at register area. Manager labeled as glass cleaner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three stained ceiling tiles at back exit area. Manager states ceiling tiles have been ordered for replacement.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing under three compartment sink and under the dishmachine. Manager located covers and replaced on both.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). All single service take out items stored outside in an area not fully enclosed and is exposed to the outside.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at left reach in cooler in kitchen. One live flying insect under steam table area. One live flying insect in front of gelato cold holding unit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Panchetta held on time controls on cart by pizza oven has a small live flying insect on the food. Manager discarded panchetta.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on cutting board at prep table in kitchen. Employee states cheese out of refrigeration for approximately one hour. Employee put cheese in 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. Wings and cheese being held on time controls had no time marking. Per employee, both products placed under time controls one hour prior. Employee marked appropriate time on board.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
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. No proof of training for Brett C., per manager, hired approximately 90 days ago.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of training for Brett C., per manager, hired approximately 90 days ago.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by walk in cooler unsecured. Manager placed chain around tanks.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage with no lid on prep table next to flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed beverage.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over pizza boxes on storage rack by women's restroom.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Two storage racks with single service take out items stored outside back exit in area with slatted walls and a large gap near top of wall, wall does not fully extend to roof, area not fully enclosed.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Cooked wings in front of oven held on time as a public health control. Time not marked when wings were removed from refrigeration. Employee states wings brought from walk in cooler at 10:15. Employee marked appropriate time for wings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at pizza make station and multiple cutting boards on storage rack at back prep have black staining. Can opener at prep table has food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in use by employee is unlabeled. Employee labeled during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents on right ice machine has dust. Cart with cooked wings in front of oven with food debris.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple cases of single service paper/plastic carry out products stored outside back exit. Area has overhead protection but walls are slatted boards and there is a large opening to the outside near the top area where the boards do not reach the ceiling.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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