Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach
Last inspected:
3787 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has accumulated 226 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The restaurant, previously operating as Napoli's Pastaria from 2017 to 2021, was shut down once for roach activity. Fire inspectors cited blocked exits on three separate occasions between 2017 and 2021, with marked exits obstructed by pizza boxes, food carts, and cinderblocks. In February 2025, the facility faced an emergency order after inspectors found 13 violations including 3 high-priority items, followed by two consecutive callbacks with continued non-compliance before achieving compliance on the third attempt.
Most recent closure: February 12, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg
4.93
violations / inspection
4.93 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
St. Johns County Avg
0.21
closures / facility
0.21 county average
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025035160 | $800.00 | Feb 12, 2025 | Orlando |
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Both back doors not accessible from inside restaurant. One blocked with pizza boxes in back hallway by restrooms. One blocked with a server cart with dishes and a bus tub stored on it. Door from main dining room blocked outside by cinderblocks.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Blocked by pizza boxes / food cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door by dry goods blocked by boxes. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections27 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between February 12, 2025 and February 14, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
- Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach last shut down?
- Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach was last shut down on February 12, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
- Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
- Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach been fined?
- Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Vincenzo's Cucina in Ponte Vedra Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Napoli's Pastaria (2017-2021).
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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).
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