Alloro Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Alloro Bistro has six inspections in the public record. Alloro Bistro was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 68. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed red sauce and meatballs missing date mark. Person in charge did not know when it was made. Person in charge disposed of meatballs and sauce.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use cellphones on cook line with gloves on and begin touching utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge made employee change gloves and Wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip-top cooler top cooler cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near cook line missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red sauce and meatballs missing date mark. Person in charge did not know when it was made. Person in charge disposed of meatballs and sauce.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on cutting boards. Person in charge removed cellphones from food prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on flip-top cooler cutting board. Person in charge removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line drawer handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat in water in sink without continuous running water. Person in charge turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
43
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In standup reach in cooler by cook line, container of pasta prepared nine (9) days prior. Pasta discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white chest freezer in dry storage area, case of opened fish stored on top of ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook in kitchen washed hands in hand washing sink in kitchen for approximately three (3) seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on faucet near ice machine in back kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. On vertical broiler in kitchen, left over chicken shawarma being reheated. Manager in kitchen unaware if chicken was fully cooked from previous day. Chicken discarded.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Front counter employee handled food from pass through window and served guest with painted nails.
13-06-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of mayo in dry storage area. Plastic water bottles near front counter. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on side of building is on dirt/grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by ice machine in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar on shelf in back kitchen. Sugar labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table in back kitchen.
14-09-4
32
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Jul 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 50f tomato and meat sauce 47f stewed tomatoes 48f. In pans next to cook line, establishment agrees to keep in cooler to maintain 41f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear substance, labeled cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Owner cook dumped water in hand sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage and eggplant not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen shield missing over light
38-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in back area next to mop sink, wet nesting on the floor
42-01-4
58
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Still needs **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher and triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Still needs**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored on floor, moved to bucket draining area, **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alloro Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alloro Bistro on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alloro Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alloro Bistro.
How does Alloro Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Alloro Bistro most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Alloro Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alloro Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alloro Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alloro Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alloro Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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