ARTE PIZZA
109 North 3rd Street
Florida, 32034
Nassau County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 15 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10831628
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830766
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed twenty-one (21) dead roaches in establishment: three (3) under ice machine in hallway near restrooms, one (1) in small closet inside restroom, two (2) under dish machine in back kitchen, and fifteen (15) under standup reach in coolers/freezer in back prep kitchen. All dead roaches discarded. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Two (2) dead roaches observed in back kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-03: Observed two (2) dead roaches in back kitchen. Both dead roaches discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in establishment: two (2) in small restroom near ice machine and four (4) in back prep kitchen. All six (6) live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Two (2) live roaches observed in establishment: one (1) by ice machine in hallway near restrooms and one (1) under reach in cooler in back kitchen. Both roaches killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-03: Observed two (2) live roaches in establishment: one (1) in back kitchen and one (1) near front kitchen line in dining area. Both live roaches killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 5/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830489
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed twenty-one (21) dead roaches in establishment: three (3) under ice machine in hallway near restrooms, one (1) in small closet inside restroom, two (2) under dish machine in back kitchen, and fifteen (15) under standup reach in coolers/freezer in back prep kitchen. All dead roaches discarded. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Two (2) dead roaches observed in back kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in establishment: two (2) in small restroom near ice machine and four (4) in back prep kitchen. All six (6) live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Two (2) live roaches observed in establishment: one (1) by ice machine in hallway near restrooms and one (1) under reach in cooler in back kitchen. Both roaches killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 5/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790171
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed twenty-one (21) dead roaches in establishment: three (3) under ice machine in hallway near restrooms, one (1) in small closet inside restroom, two (2) under dish machine in back kitchen, and fifteen (15) under standup reach in coolers/freezer in back prep kitchen. All dead roaches discarded. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-12-5: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 in pizza making area drinking from plastic cup without lid. Cup removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in pizza making area has no hair restraint. Employee placed on restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven in front kitchen. Exterior of large mixer in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in establishment: two (2) in small restroom near ice machine and four (4) in back prep kitchen. All six (6) live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Numerous roach droppings observed in cabinet below hand washing sink in dish/prep area of kitchen. Employee began cleaning cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped soiled dishes in dish area and immediately went to front pizza area and filled a cup with marinara sauce without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board in pizza making area. Multiple clean cutting boards in dish storage area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish area. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789865
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789329
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately sixty-one (61) dead roaches in establishment: six (6) in front pizza make kitchen, ten (10) under and around ice machine in small storage area near restrooms, twenty (20) in small storage closet inside restroom, twenty-five (25) in back prep and dish areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed four (4) dead roaches in back prep area. Dead roaches discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed eleven (11) live roaches in establishment: three (3) in main kitchen where pizzas are made, three (3) in small storage closet inside restroom, and five (5) in back dish and prep areas of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately twenty (20) rodent droppings inside establishment: ten (10) in small storage closet inside restroom and ten (10) along walls behind/under equipment in prep area of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Seven (7) rodent droppings along window sill behind large reach in cooler in back prep area. Rodent droppings discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8991144
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets by ice machine near entrance to prep area. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately sixty-one (61) dead roaches in establishment: six (6) in front pizza make kitchen, ten (10) under and around ice machine in small storage area near restrooms, twenty (20) in small storage closet inside restroom, twenty-five (25) in back prep and dish areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor near step between prep and dish areas.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen, prep and dish areas. Wall in pizza make area at far end.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple trash cans in establishment. Multiple shelves in kitchen, prep and dish areas. Repeat Violation
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Small storage closet inside restroom.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In outdoor walk in cooler, two (2) pans of pasta prepared eleven (11) days prior. Pasta discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed eleven (11) live roaches in establishment: three (3) in main kitchen where pizzas are made, three (3) in small storage closet inside restroom, and five (5) in back dish and prep areas of kitchen. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately twenty (20) rodent droppings inside establishment: ten (10) in small storage closet inside restroom and ten (10) along walls behind/under equipment in prep area of kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler in small server station. White cutting board across from pizza oven. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish area.
Inspection Date: 9/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719784
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine near kitchen. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed nine (9) dead roaches in kitchen and under ice machine. All dead roaches discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line in kitchen. Employee placed on restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors in kitchen under equipment and racks.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on ovens in front kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in front kitchen has sign stating "Handwash Only". Inspector emailed sign. Corrected On-Site
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple cabinets deteriorated in kitchen and server areas.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cabinets in kitchen areas. Side of fryer in front kitchen. Exterior of large mixer in back kitchen.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line placed on hair restraint, touched hair, placed single use gloves to begin working with food without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Theee (3) live flies under triple sink in kitchen.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, Alfredo sauce made 15 days prior and meat sauce made 10 days prior. Sauces discarded.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in front kitchen.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple photocopied training records.
Inspection Date: 6/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468231
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cornmeal. On shelf in pizza station Cup in cheese, discarded cups Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottle stored over prep station, moved Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 door true cooler where cheese and beer is stored in back prep area
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers and lids. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over mushrooms and tomatoes in true 2 door metal reach in cooler on back prep area. Moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603919
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on 2 door cooler
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance Fan cover in walk in cooler.
Inspection Date: 12/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578168
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christen expired 12-12-23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Still needs for christen but has a manager for establishment **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574750
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning and in corn meal, Moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in walk in cooler 4 dead in back prep area Discarded and cleaned area Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen , hair nets provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs On oven doors, moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs stored over cooked meat in reach in cooler, moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on line behind stove 1 live crawling next to line cooler on wall Both discarded Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 45f sausage 45f ground meat 48f Top of cooler left up Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christen expired 12-12-23 Warning
Inspection Date: 8/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471080
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still none available **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468162
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored over flip top cooler, moved Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Personal drink stored on flip top cooler across from cook line **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 50f sausage 49f mozzarella 50f cut tomatoes 52f Reach in cooler on line 2 door - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Meatballs 38f sausage 40f cut tomatoes 40f mozzarella 38f on ice **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still none available **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/9/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341631
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored over flip top cooler, moved Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, provided hair net Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven door
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white large containers, labeled salt and sugar Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta noodles dated 8-2 Discarded
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta noddles dated 8-2
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 50f sausage 49f mozzarella 50f cut tomatoes 52f Reach in cooler on line 2 door
- 11-27-4: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 flyer **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored. In walk in cooler no date marking made Monday 2 days ago