How many health inspections has LA PIAZZA CAFE had?

LA PIAZZA CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA PIAZZA CAFE ever been shut down?

No, LA PIAZZA CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA PIAZZA CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at LA PIAZZA CAFE are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Management awareness.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LA PIAZZA CAFE

101 PALM HARBOR PKWY 110A, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA PIAZZA CAFE LLC · License: SEA2800638

LA PIAZZA CAFE in Palm Coast, FL has 24 inspections on record with 97 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

97Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V51 Premises clean

Apr 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PIAZZA CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Flagler County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PIAZZA CAFE had?: LA PIAZZA CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PIAZZA CAFE ever been shut down?: No, LA PIAZZA CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA PIAZZA CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at LA PIAZZA CAFE are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Management awareness.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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