V Pizza and Tap Garden
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
V Pizza and Tap Garden has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fleming Island restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Five live flying insects under triple sink and dishmachine table. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Three live flying insects under triple sink and rack beside the triple sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Two live flying insects at rack by triple sink. One live flying insect at prep table. All three insects killed during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Five live flying insects under triple sink and dishmachine table. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Three live flying insects under triple sink and rack beside the triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Seven live flying insects found in the following areas; Five live flying insects under dishmachine. Two live flying insects under triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Five live flying insects under triple sink and dishmachine table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
May 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker incorrectly installed at top of splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on no-chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by mop sink. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for quaternary ammonium used for wiping cloth solution.
16-37-1
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 for prep cook, Jason, hired over 60 days per manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at register area. Manager labeled as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing under three compartment sink and under the dishmachine. Manager located covers and replaced on both. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three stained ceiling tiles at back exit area. Manager states ceiling tiles have been ordered for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). All single service take out items stored outside in an area not fully enclosed and is exposed to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
50
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Wings and cheese being held on time controls had no time marking. Per employee, both products placed under time controls one hour prior. Employee marked appropriate time on board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on cutting board at prep table in kitchen. Employee states cheese out of refrigeration for approximately one hour. Employee put cheese in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Panchetta held on time controls on cart by pizza oven has a small live flying insect on the food. Manager discarded panchetta. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at left reach in cooler in kitchen. One live flying insect under steam table area. One live flying insect in front of gelato cold holding unit.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side.
29-42-4
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. No proof of training for Brett C., per manager, hired approximately 90 days ago.
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 of training for Brett C., per manager, hired approximately 90 days ago.
11-26-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over pizza boxes on storage rack by women's restroom.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Two storage racks with single service take out items stored outside back exit in area with slatted walls and a large gap near top of wall, wall does not fully extend to roof, area not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage with no lid on prep table next to flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by walk in cooler unsecured. Manager placed chain around tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
32
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked wings in front of oven held on time as a public health control. Time not marked when wings were removed from refrigeration. Employee states wings brought from walk in cooler at 10:15. Employee marked appropriate time for wings. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at pizza make station and multiple cutting boards on storage rack at back prep have black staining. Can opener at prep table has food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in use by employee is unlabeled. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents on right ice machine has dust. Cart with cooked wings in front of oven with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple cases of single service paper/plastic carry out products stored outside back exit. Area has overhead protection but walls are slatted boards and there is a large opening to the outside near the top area where the boards do not reach the ceiling.
25-11-5
64
Aug 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was V Pizza and Tap Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at V Pizza and Tap Garden on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at V Pizza and Tap Garden?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at V Pizza and Tap Garden.
How does V Pizza and Tap Garden compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
V Pizza and Tap Garden most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has V Pizza and Tap Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at V Pizza and Tap Garden have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at V Pizza and Tap Garden 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 V Pizza and Tap Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, V Pizza and Tap Garden is inspected around four times per year on average.
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