Jacksonville, Duval County

MANDOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN

11112 SAN JOSE BLVD SUITE 35, Jacksonville, FL 32223

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 16, 2025
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 24251516

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked marinara sauce with herbs added at 47. 48. 50. 50. 51. Walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Cooked sausage and lentil soup at 55. In walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Stop sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At todays callback : lentil and sausage soup in walk in cooler at 46° (overnight cooling temperatures) Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24251515

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked marinara sauce with herbs added at 47. 48. 50. 50. 51. Walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Cooked sausage and lentil soup at 55. In walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Stop sale issued. Melted clarified butter at 90 by cook line. From yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At todays callback : lentil and sausage soup in walk in cooler at 46° (overnight cooling temperatures) Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 24251514

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has No high temperature sanitizing testing / measuring device available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At today's callback : time extended. Need to obtain. Time Extended

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 24247631

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked marinara sauce with herbs added at 47°. 48°. 50°. 50°. 51°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Cooked sausage and lentil soup at 55°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Stop sale issued. Warning

28-13-5

Detail 24247629

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Significant Standing Waster water ( from hose under Dish machine ) along Dish machine line. (Per Person In Charge , leak from faucet / hose . Person In Charge turned off water supply and had floor cleared of standing water. ) Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24247641

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked marinara sauce with herbs added at 47°. 48°. 50°. 50°. 51°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Cooked sausage and lentil soup at 55°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight cooling temperatures). Stop sale issued. Melted clarified butter at 90° by cook line. From yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24247634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 70°. Frontline. Melted clarified butter at 90° by cook line. From yesterday. (Same butters with discard date mark of 12/7. Items not discarded. ) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 24247632

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Incorrect time markings on butters at frontline. Items marked for 24hrs. Person In Charge had time markings corrected. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24247630

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 24247642

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24247638

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/ No Certified Food Manager with 10 employees onsite. (Person In Charge unable to get credentials) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 24247643

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has No high temperature sanitizing testing / measuring device available. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24247636

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written Time Temperature Controlled for Safety plan available. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24247637

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles (multiple ) at kitchen areas. Sanitizer , All purpose cleaners , degreasers . Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24247633

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks containers on prep tables. Moved by manager.

05-09-4

Detail 24247639

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient temperature at dessert line cooler. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24247635

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24247640

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from faucet / hose under Dish machine line causing significant standing water. Cleared by manger. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 24247628

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Oil spray bottles at front line.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 23945798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.container of shredded arugula at 65°. Frontline prep. Garlic butter 55°. Kitchen Placed few mins ago. Item time marked. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23945804

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cut tomato at frontline. Placed about 30 mins ago. Time marked by manger. No time mark on tray of butter at frontline. Marked by manger. No time mark on cooked eggplant st frontline. Marked by manger. No time mark on garlic butter in kitchen. Marked by manger. Multiple food items at frontline with incorrect time mark labels. Cooked mushrooms, cooked sausage , meat based sauce. Time shows 12:23pm start time but was actually placed about 10:45-11:00 am. Manager had correct labels printed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23945807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato based Sauce with onions, spices and garlic hot holding at 115°. Placed about 11 am. Reheated to 165-175 °. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23945799

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical spray bottles , sanitizers , over or next to, plates , spices, single service cups, deli tissue in kitchen / frontline Kitchen. Moved by manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23945805

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 23945801

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/ About 10 Food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present.

16-62-1

Detail 23945796

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no High Temperature sanitizing device.

31B-02-4

Detail 23945797

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23945808

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. Emailed form

03F-10-5

Detail 23945800

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has no written Time Temperature Controlled for Safety form. ( blank form only ) Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23945795

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottle . Sanitizers. Kitchen Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23945806

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

13-07-4

Detail 23945803

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

16-46-4

Detail 23945802

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack. Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23322053

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. cleaned by manager. Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 23322049

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 20° in ice water. Recalibrated by inspector. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23322048

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Glass cleaner. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23322051

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

12B-07-4

Detail 23322050

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager.

40-06-5

Detail 23322052

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board. Frontline. Moved by manager and cutting board sanitized. Employee personnel bag next to single service foil. Frontline. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23322047

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23025472

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 qtr Container of minestrone at 46 ° in walk in cooler. (Overnight h Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23025474

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 qtr Container of minestrone at 46 ° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23025475

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Old time mark from few days ago on container of cut tomato at front line. Person In Charge replaced label. Cut tomato placed about 30 mins ago. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23025476

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle , degreaser, at frontline. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23025473

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drink, food in front line make table over restaurant food. Items Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23025477

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.

Dec 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 22480674

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: At callback : Time needed to clean. Time Extended

Nov 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 22471496

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked bolognese 48°. 47°. Cooked Marsala sauce 50°. 51° 50°. Cooked Pashio. 47° About 3 gallons each. (Overnight temperatures ). Warning

22-49-4

Detail 22471492

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature sanitizing Dish Machine at 147° max at final temp. Person In Charge set up Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22471488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked bolognese 48°. 47°. Cooked Marsala sauce 50°. 51° 50°. Cooked Pashio. 47° About 3 gallons each. (Overnight temperatures ) Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22471489

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked soups cooling in large covered batch Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22471486

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in Hand wash sink by Dish Machine line. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22471494

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Moved by manager paper towels at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22471493

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by frontline pizza line a Water at 72°. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22471491

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Frontline food service employee with ineffective hair restraint. (Long dangling hair from hat. ) Warning

10-04-5

Detail 22471495

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Grill / fryer covers on floor. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22471487

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple. Repeat Violation Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22471490

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 22181994

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee handling prepped cucumbers with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22181992

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Multiple items on Establishment Time Temperature controled for safety plan not time marked : cut tomato. Tomato sauce. Butter. Dairy. Cheese. Some items marked by manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 22181997

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment uses raw egg with the Caesar salads. Not adequately indicated on menu. Person In Charge amended some of the menus during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22181990

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-03-5

Detail 22181995

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment uses unapproved employee training "MANDOLAS" . no other employee training available. Provided approved training list.

41-17-4

Detail 22181996

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottles at Dish Machine line. Marked by manager.

12B-07-4

Detail 22181993

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.

16-46-4

Detail 22181991

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

Jun 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-5

Detail 22079420

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Not present in women's restroom.

31B-04-4

Detail 22079421

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash signs missing at several handwashing sinks. Operator has signs and will install. Corrective Action Taken