V Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
45
Score
V Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which V Pizza's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Ten live flying insects observed in dishroom under tables and near drain. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (54F/57F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (53F - Cold Holding)on cart by pizza ovens. Operator states both products placed out of the cooler one hour prior. Both products moved to the freezer and approximately 20 minutes later, wings at 38F and macaroni and cheese at 42F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Food handler training for Yuli K expired on 1/7/2026.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for the dishmachine.
16-37-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Both lids on the dumpster have been broken off.
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on stand up reach-in freezer in prep area is soiled. Gaskets on left walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in flour at prep table.
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from middle floor drain in dishroom.
29-18-4
45
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of Monaco pineapple slices dented at the seam. Observed one can of Sweet &Spicy Juanita Peppers.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on food prep table next to reach In cooler at 60F. Manager placed back In cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise on brunch menus is prepared with undercooked raw egg yolk per person in charge, not indicated as raw on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Birthdate missing from 2 food handler certifications, manager added birthdates to certifications. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of calcium like substance in interior of ice machine ice chute in dining area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in back dry storage missing.
36-36-4
52
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 incorrect time marking. Establishment utilizes dry erase board for time markings of TCS foods. Board indicated a six hour plan, but establishment only utilizes a four hour plan. Board was corrected for four hour plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in back kitchen. Rear exit door was propped open during food delivery. Rear exit door closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored near bar area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook in back kitchen. Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor near pizza ovens in front kitchen. Manager states he will notify maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet handle for hand washing sink near cook line. Manager states maintenance has been notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
43
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar are not functioning properly, manager states using dish machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Dishwasher at bar is waiting on parts, labeled do not use **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain on roll up door not larger enough to cover entrance of roll up door. Air curtain placed in middle of entrance. Not covering about 3 feet on left and right of entrance Air curtain needs to cover area of entrance. If established choose to keep,closed the door has to be sealed shut **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Garage door locked down, states will not reopen door until the remodel takes place and correct sized air curtain is placed on. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fly flying inside from roll up door where air curtain doesn't cover and kitchen is a open style kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar are not functioning properly, manager states using dish machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese sauce in walk in cooler dated 11/2/23 moldy Discarded **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3dead roaches in back area near liquor storage area, no food present. Manager swept up and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in corn starch and cup sugar in back prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on back prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored with cases of food under prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain on roll up door not larger enough to cover entrance of roll up door. Air curtain placed in middle of entrance. Not covering about 3 feet on left and right of entrance Air curtain needs to cover area of entrance. If established choose to keep,closed the door has to be sealed shut **Warning**
35B-05-4
43
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Karen
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Karen
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over pizza stretching area,
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between wall and metal electrical line, states uses for dough
10-17-4
70
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
13-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was V Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at V Pizza on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at V Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at V Pizza.
How does V Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
V Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has V Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at V Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at V Pizza 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 V Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, V Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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