La Piazza Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at La Piazza Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Palm Coast restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Cream in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #2; chicken 47F, mozzarella 47F, butter 47F, garlic 48F, osso Busch 48F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) Per chef items were pulled out while he cleaned cooler and swapped pans. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction. Person in charge got proof and printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment can not provide training. Person in charge provided certificate at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 can not provide training. Person in charge was finally able to provide a training. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Polenta not covered not covered in reach in freezer. Person in charge covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Extension given. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: All manager are getting trained on 11.18. Extension given for 30 days per AF. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. No employees have training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Extension given. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: All employees are getting trained on 11.18. Extension given for 30 days per AF. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. No employees have training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Extension given. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Extension given. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Pasta 51F, garlic in oil 49F, butter 45F, cream 53F, rice 52F, butter 48F, pooled eggs 51F, mashed potatoes 51F,; ( - Cold Holding) On cook line; Garlic in oil 73F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Pasta 51F, garlic in oil 49F, butter 45F, cream 53F, rice 52F, butter 48F, pooled eggs 51F, mashed potatoes 51F,; ( - Cold Holding) On cook line; Garlic in oil 73F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. No employees have training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired. **Warning**
53A-07-6
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 56F; ( - Cold Holding). Garlic in oil sitting on counter. Person in charge placed it in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In back reach in cooler marinara in container more than 4" was place in last night and it's 46F. Had plenty of time to cool.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara 46F (cooling) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on middle cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is slow draining. Person in charge fixed sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler #1: Clams 52F clams above fill line. in lowboy; meatballs 52F, steak 52F, calimari 52F, mussels (52F - Cold Holding) per person in charge cooler was off when he came in this morning. In back; pasta, cheese, Tuscan soup 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in lowboy; meatballs 52F, steak 52F, calimari 52F, mussels (52F - Cold Holding) per person in charge cooler was off when he came in this morning. In back; pasta, cheese, Tuscan soup 50F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of sunglasses on shelf. Person in charge moved glassed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives-spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas between wall and triple sink. Person in charge removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Can not read sign at bar. Person in charge put up new sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steak in reach in cooler 45F. In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak 45F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.22. Call Monaco, who stated license was renewed about 30 minutes ago. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at line hand washing sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish scraps in roof not dated. Person in charge dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink on cookline is leaking water. Person in charge tightened valve. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Piazza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Piazza Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Piazza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Piazza Cafe.
How does La Piazza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
La Piazza Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has La Piazza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Piazza Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Piazza Cafe 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 La Piazza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Piazza Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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