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MANDOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN

11112 SAN JOSE BLVD SUITE 35 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32223

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3625063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10919562
DBPR license2616219

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03F-02-5

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority41-10-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

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.

#10Intermediate16-62-1

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.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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

#13Intermediate03F-10-5

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**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

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

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic23-24-4

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

#2Basic13-07-4

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.

#3Basic16-46-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.