Nonna's Trattoria
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Nonna's Trattoria nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Nonna's Trattoria on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handles. Person in charge removed tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce (119F - Hot Holding) in steamer well for less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. Red sauce (214F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water in wash solution at triple sink at 81F.
16-52-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. Hand washing station cold water was 81F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. Observed triple sink water at 81F **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on same self as raw ground beef. Standing water in on shelf observed. Person in charge placed chicken in food container to prevent dripping. Beef cooks at above 200F per person in charge.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing station. Person in charge used soap at triple sink. Discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink. Discussed with employee.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on reach in coolers stained with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on small sauce reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed outside of fountain drink machine soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered grated Parma cheese on counter near where guests can stand. Person in charge placed cover on cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects on cook line. Observed one live flying insect in storage room.
35A-02-6
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. Observed two front of house food employees and one food prep employee missing food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black streaks.
22-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet at hand washing station on cook line tied down with string to prevent leaking water.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers spiked with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler on cook line soiled with black/green/white mold like substance. Person in charge states reach in cooler not in use.
22-16-4
45
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed no proof of food employee training for four employees on-site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Operator has been out of town for family and needs more time to training employees **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep counter stained with 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. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine used in triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four food employees in restaurant conducting preparation for service without food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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. Observed no proof of food employee training for four employees on-site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two pans of meatballs, one from previous day and one from two days prior to inspection not date marked per person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bath room trash can without a cover. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes next to hand washing station and triple sink exposed to splash from both sinks. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black/green mold like substance on splash area behind soda fountain nozzles. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) approximately 12 food containers not sanitized in triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), chef drained water and made new chlorine solution to sanitize dishes. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1) license expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Cheese and vegetables pizza 119F Hot Holding. Sitting on stove with not heat source. Chef placed on oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), chef remade triple sink chlorine solution and retested at Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting board on main flip-top cooler heavily stained.
22-02-4
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) some employees hired over 60 days missing training certificates.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) hand washing station on front line no hot water. Water is 76F.
27-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. 1) clean dishes stored next to hand washing station on front line without splash guard. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 1) no covered trash receptacle in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1) cutting board on main flip-top cooler heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) dish storage wire rack near triple sink rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. 1) hand washing station on cook line/front counter has free spinning hot water faucet.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floor behind equipment soiled with dirty rags, food debris, and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) floor tile by front counter entrance missing chunk in center.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1) 4 tongs on oven handle. Chef placed in empty food container on steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) vent hood filters soiled with grease. 2) all reach in coolers on front line have gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
23-03-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nonna's Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nonna's Trattoria on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nonna's Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nonna's Trattoria.
How does Nonna's Trattoria compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Nonna's Trattoria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Nonna's Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nonna's Trattoria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nonna's Trattoria 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 Nonna's Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nonna's Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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