ASPENDOS ITALIAN CUISINE
9542 ARGYLE FORESTS BLVD C19 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer, on bottom shelf to right of door multiple to go bags filled with rolls.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line, 1 raw steak wrapped in plastic wrap stored on top shelf over ready to eat noodles. Operator put steak on bottom shelf of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated he turned cooler temperature up this morning to keep vegetables from freezing so he turned temperature down again. Operator stated product has been thawed this morning and put on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, pot on stove with sauce and meatballs (108F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it just finished cooking. Operator turned stove back on to bring up temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, gallon of milk not date marked. Operator stated milk was opened yesterday morning when dough was made. Operator put date mark on container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above bag- in- box soda rack.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed in establishment expired June 1 2024. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris. Also, floor under metal shelving rack across from 3 compartment sink soiled with debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled. Also, handle of reach in cooler on cook line soiled with black liquid. Operator cleaned handle to left door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster out back of establishment, right lid open. Operator shut lid. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.