Amore Mio Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Amore Mio Pizzeria has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in St. Johns average 69, so Amore Mio Pizzeria is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cannoli cream win standing reach in cooler by front counter with a date marking of 11/26. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (49F, 50F, 49F- Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (46F,49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler, per employee door was consistently open for delivery no more than 1 hour prior and is currently in defrost mode. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over box of cheese in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No one able to find any written procedures for pizza slices held on time control on make line.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, paper towels replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler working as a server at front of house states they do not have any food handler training and that they handle food for to go orders and in store dining.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler on cook line making pizzas.
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No one able to find a copy of the latest inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have a build up of grease and dust. Interior of non working reach in cooler drawers on cook line have a build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins and to go cups on floor by front counter, napkins moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
35
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, 50°. cut lettuce 50°. make table. Per Person In Charge , lid was left open. Items placed about 11 am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta in walk in cooler dare marked 6/10
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Pizza boxes , single service cups in box on floor. Kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 78°. Kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauce containers in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
08B-12-5
58
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
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. No proof of food handler training available. Spoke with manager via phone and training documentation is at their residence. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available for Kylie hired approximately one month ago. Kylie signed agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored at front counter. Person in charge identified as "fabuloso" cleaner and labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three cases of bag in box soda stored on the floor beside the soda rack. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored by stove in standing water at 75F. Person in charge removed the water. Also, metal spatulas used for sandwiches stored between counter and cutting board of flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved spatulas to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection and microwave ovens in kitchen have food debris accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes, napkins and take out cup lids stored on the floor next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
50
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over stacks of to go containers on rack in prep area, soap moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table on make line, employee placed can opener in ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of to go containers above reach in coolers on make line. Pizza boxes on floor in prep area. Stack of to go trays in storage area in kitchen by office, employee began to pick boxes up and invert trays during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour by hand wash station on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-36-4
58
Aug 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amore Mio Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amore Mio Pizzeria on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amore Mio Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amore Mio Pizzeria.
How does Amore Mio Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Amore Mio Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Johns average of 69.
Has Amore Mio Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amore Mio Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amore Mio Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amore Mio Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amore Mio Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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