D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs has 13 inspections in the public record. D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Green Cove Springs average 83, so D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Plans were submitted on 5/16/2025. Plans have not yet been approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Operator states had to resubmit per plan review due to deficiencies noted by plan review. Plans are still in process of being approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Operator states plans have been submitted as of 7/21/2025. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on three threaded faucets on added splitter to mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips available. Operator states the test strips are on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Hot water used as sanitizer for dish machine. Temperature reaches a maximum of 148F. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front counter handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is not on pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of bag in box sodas. Employee removed backpack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
61
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Plans were submitted on 5/16/2025. Plans have not yet been approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta on kitchen counter at 62F. Cook states pasta has been on counter for approximately 2.5 hours. Pasta moved to walk in freezer and temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 40F. Sausage and cheese stomboli on counter by pizza oven at 78F. Employee states stromboli prepared approximately 45 minutes ago. Employee voluntarily discarded stromboli. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw shrimp stored above opened fully cooked meat ravioli. Employee rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary ammonium for spray bottle sanitizer and triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available. Inspector's irreversible thermometer used to test temperature.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has remodeled/renovated. Change of ownership completed in May 2024. Renovations/remodel began in late December 2024. Owner believes he submitted plans however none found in system, also spoke with District Office to confirm. Owner cannot locate original sent email or approval letter from Plan Review. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. 11 employees are in need of food handler training. Only 1 proof of training available for Cecelia L. Also, 1 provided training was shown via phone, no original available.
53B-02-5
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 one new employee, under 60 days of employment.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in kitchen. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank next to large tank is unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers is soiled.
36-73-4
32
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below hand wash sink across from the office has a small leak dripping water onto the floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan guards have debris.
36-50-4
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution in kitchen tested at 200++ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-15-5
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. No proof of training available for Barbara B.
53B-02-5
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 some employees. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan guards are soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in Parmesan cheese on kitchen counter. Operator removed soufflé cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top, around/inside chute and edge of deflector plate with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line observed, spaghetti sauce (113F - Hot Holding). Operator stated sauce was reheated 10 minutes prior to temperature and placed back on stove. Observed second temp at 203F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near office with multiple cans stored in sink. Operator removed cans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In walk-in cooler observed employee drink stored over produce. Drink was moved to bottom shelf during inspection. On cook line observed employee drink Sioux lid stored next to utensils on prep table. Operator moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On top of salad reach-in cooler observed employee cell phone stored on stack of plastic lids. Operator moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Employee removed medication during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer observed sliced bacon portions stored over multiple ready to eat items. Operator moved bacon during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer stored as clean on bottom shelf of prep table with food debris on blades. Operator cleaned dicer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to pizza oven. Employee stocked towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In walk-in cooler observed employee drink and partially eaten piece of cake stored over produce for customers. Employee moved items to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs.
How does D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?
D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.
Has D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D' Fontana at Green Cove Springs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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