How many restaurants are in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has 80 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ponte Vedra Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach is 84.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Ponte Vedra Beach this year?

1 food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Ponte Vedra Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Dunkin has the most locations in Ponte Vedra Beach with 2 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Nona Blue in Ponte Vedra Beach was shut down on April 20, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Ponte Vedra Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Ponte Vedra Beach has a pass rate of 84.6%, which is 1.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have an average of 15.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have been assessed $9,485 in fines across 17 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $593 and the largest single fine was $1,400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Ponte Vedra Beach restaurants?

32 fire safety violations have been documented across 18 food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ponte Vedra Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has 16 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Ponte Vedra Beach?

FDACS has issued 13 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Ponte Vedra Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Ponte Vedra Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has 80 food establishments with 1,270 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 84.6%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Nona Blue in Ponte Vedra Beach, shut down April 20, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach on August 28, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

80Facilities

1,270Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

84.6%Pass Rate

5.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Tuptim Thai Restaurant	39	331	4
Two Dudes Red's	39	350	3
Boathouse Ponte Vedra	33	176	2
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach	21	96	2
Black Pearl Sushi Sake & Lounge	37	349	1

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Ponte Vedra Beach 84.6% Pass Rate 84.6%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Ponte Vedra Beach 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Ponte Vedra Beach 1.25 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.25

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 20, 2026	Nona Blue	Roach activity

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 5	Aqua Grill	0	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Larry's Giant Subs	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Pusser's Caribbean Grille	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Boathouse Ponte Vedra	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied
Apr 28	Golf Club Dining Room	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Inn Dining Room	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Ponte Vedra Club Convention Center	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Spa at Ponte Vedra	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Aqua Grill	12 (2 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 23	Nona Blue	0	Emergency Order Callback Complied

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	14,261
08	Proper hand/arm washing	11,328
31	Clean multi-use utensils	8,882
01	Management awareness	8,609
22	Consumer advisory	5,959

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

17Actions on Record

$9,485Total Fines

$593Avg Fine

$1,400Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Aug 28, 2025	Vincenzo's Cucina	$800	5--2025035160
Sep 2, 2025	Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach	$800	5--2025014885
Sep 4, 2025	Easy Acai	$160	5--2025059773

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

32Fire Violations

18Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	16
Exit blocked or locked	10
Other fire safety violation	3
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Ponte Vedra Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Ponte Vedra Beach has 16 FDACS-regulated facilities with 32 inspections on record and 13 stop-sale orders issued.

16Retail Facilities

32FDACS Inspections

13Stop-Sale Orders

Ponte Vedra Beach FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Dec 29, 2025	Gate-store-1233-413777	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Dec 8, 2025	Ocean-g8-420915	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Nov 25, 2025	Gate-store-1233-413777	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 25, 2025	Gate-store-1233-413777	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 25, 2025	Gate-store-1233-413777	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Ponte Vedra Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	3
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	3
4-501.11	Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not	2
3-501.16(A)(2)	Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Ponte Vedra Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Foxtail Coffee	2	2	112
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Publix	1	30	875

All Florida retail food chains →

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Ponte Vedra Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	2	139	0
McDonalds	1	95	1
Larrys Giant Subs	1	70	0
Jersey Mikes	1	106	0
First Watch	1	81	0

Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Ponte Vedra Beach?: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has 80 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ponte Vedra Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach is 84.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Ponte Vedra Beach this year?: 1 food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Ponte Vedra Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ponte Vedra Beach?: Dunkin has the most locations in Ponte Vedra Beach with 2 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Ponte Vedra Beach?: Nona Blue in Ponte Vedra Beach was shut down on April 20, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Ponte Vedra Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Ponte Vedra Beach has a pass rate of 84.6%, which is 1.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Ponte Vedra Beach?: Food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have an average of 15.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach have been assessed $9,485 in fines across 17 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $593 and the largest single fine was $1,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Ponte Vedra Beach restaurants?: 32 fire safety violations have been documented across 18 food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ponte Vedra Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida has 16 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Ponte Vedra Beach?: FDACS has issued 13 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ponte Vedra Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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