Jp's Italian American Bistro
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Jp's Italian American Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Jp's Italian American Bistro's latest score of 74 falls below the Palm Coast average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink at front. Person in charge removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 member of staff does not have training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance on ice plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of ice machine has tape still on it.
14-47-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler; Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken. In reach in freezer; raw Philly cheese steak over ice. Person in charge rearranged everything properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats cooked in house and soft cheeses not dated. Person in charge dated everything yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underside. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Pasta salad, stuffed shells, Mac salad,tomato sauce, Cole slaw, chicken Parmesan not labeled for customers to grab. Food made in-house and packaged for customers to grab not labeled with product and description, Date product was packaged (this is different than the date marking requirements for prepared foods, so the product may require two different date marks); and Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. Discussed with owners and emailed requirements to them.
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate inside is soiled with black/mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Tape used to repair/cover nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to cover chest freezers.
14-71-4
50
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine test at 0ppm. Per person in charge he tested it this morning at it tested at 50ppm. Checked sanitizer and it was empty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Extension given. Should have been 7 days not following day cb. Establishment is using 3 compartment sink until dish machine gets fixed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine test at 0ppm. Per person in charge he tested it this morning at it tested at 50ppm. Checked sanitizer and it was empty. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on it. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black/mold like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 123F, marinara 107F, sausage 115F, sautéed onions 128F; ( - Hot Holding). Per owner establishment Was about to close and turned machine off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No hot holding set up. Discussed with owner hot holding temperatures. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has standing water in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Reach in cooler has standing water in bottom. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 123F, marinara 107F, sausage 115F, sautéed onions 128F; ( - Hot Holding). Per owner establishment Was about to close and turned machine off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: No hot holding set up. Discussed with owner hot holding temperatures. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment cannot use dishwasher or three compartment sink because drain is plugged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Establishment can not used dish machine or 3 compartment sink because drain is still plugged up. **Admin Complaint**
16-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled in reach in cooler. Across from cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Gaskets are still dirty. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has standing water in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Reach in cooler has standing water in bottom. **Admin Complaint**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain is clogged and not draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Floor drain is still clogged and not draining. **Admin Complaint**
29-19-4
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey over ready to eat cooked bacon in reach in freezer. Person in charge rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting out on counter; butter 70F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting out on counter; butter 70F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of slicer is soiled.
22-02-4
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. Establishment does not have proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold inside. Person in charge cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Time needed to train. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Establishment does not have proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Time needed to train. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 83F, rice balls 88F; hot holding for 4+ hours. In reach in cooler; Butter 67F, tomatoes 50F, ham, turkey 51F, cheese 47F, slaw 51F, provolone, cheddar, mozzarella 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler 4+ hours. At front cooler; Slaw 51F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 50F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler 4+ hours. 2 door tall; chicken, beef 50F, corned beef, cooked chicken, pasta, cheese 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding for 4+ hours. Chicken 83F, rice balls 88F; ( - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Butter 67F, tomatoes 50F, ham, turkey 51F, cheese 47F, slaw 51F, provolone, cheddar, mozzarella 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All items in cooler 4+ hours. At front cooler; Slaw 51F, potato salad 50F, mozzarella 50F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler 4+ hours. 2 door tall; chicken, beef 50F, corned beef, cooked chicken, pasta, cheese 50F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Establishment does not have proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
52
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat rolls. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; potatoes 56F, zucchini 57F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge was in process of reheating. Placed in oven and reheated to proper temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold on ice plate inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under dish washer and 3 compartment sink. Person in charge disposed of all **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled water on floor at front of store. Person in charge moved water to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service forks knives on floor. Person in charge moved box to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm. Person in charge changed sanitizer and it tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cashew pulp. Person in charge moved chicken. Beef/pork over fries. Person in charge moved beef/pork to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 112F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge removed and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold in ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jp's Italian American Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jp's Italian American Bistro on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jp's Italian American Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jp's Italian American Bistro.
How does Jp's Italian American Bistro compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Jp's Italian American Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Jp's Italian American Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jp's Italian American Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jp's Italian American Bistro 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 Jp's Italian American Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jp's Italian American Bistro is inspected around five times per year on average.
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