V Pizza

2709 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5501202

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 56 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 27, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 27 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (3 repeats)
-32
Administrative complaint on Aug 26, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score56

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug262026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In walk-in cooler on speed rack, three containers of cooked pepper onion mix (49°F-50°F - Cold Holding); two containers of caramelized onions (50°F-51°F - Cold Holding); spicy sausage (51°F - Cold Holding); two containers of marinated chicken (51°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated prep employee had speed rack out for no longer than an hour and put back into walk-in cooler.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed two (2) live flying insects in dry storage room. Operator able to kill both and discard.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Yuli K food handler training expired 1/7/2026.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic7
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Spray nozzle in dish area leaking water while handles are turned off.
  Drain cover(s) missing.
  Drain cover missing on drain near reach in freezer in back kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  Outside dumpster on property both lids broken off.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.