Pesca Vilano Rooftop

117 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Pesca Vilano Rooftop, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Pesca Vilano Rooftop's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above clean dishes. Person in charge moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is below rim.

29-37-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw/undercooked shrimp over bread. Person in charge moved shrimp to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Fish dip not dip. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in top of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between wall and spray hose. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags in December envelope missing date marks.

01C-03-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 reduced oxygen packaged sword fish and 6 reduced oxygen packaged mahi not removed from their reduced oxygen packaging before being fully thawed.

06-09-1

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed caribbean bowl with poke tuna and spicy tuna taco not identified as raw. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Oct 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pesca Vilano Rooftop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pesca Vilano Rooftop on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Pesca Vilano Rooftop compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Pesca Vilano Rooftop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Pesca Vilano Rooftop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pesca Vilano Rooftop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pesca Vilano Rooftop 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 Pesca Vilano Rooftop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pesca Vilano Rooftop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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