LECI'S ITALIAN
9475 PHILIPS HWY STE 8 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed monogram can liners used to hold bulk bread. Bread in direct contact with liner. Person in charge unable to prove bags are food grade.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored on containers of condiments. Raw fish stored over ready to eat lemon butter. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard at self serve pizza station only protects top of pizza, does not protect front of pizza from contamination. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza make line Garlic in margarine (63F – Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Recommend holding on time. Also in reach in cooler directly across from pizza oven Ham, Alfredo, spinach (44-45F – Cold Holding). Person in charge states has had door open frequently. Will turn unit down and clean coils. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of spray foam stored on wire shelf above slicer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed "Grilled or Blackened Grouper" and "Grouper Francesco" on the menu. When asked what fish the operator serves, person in charge indicated Swai or Basa is utilized. Observed no grouper on site during inspection. Also, establishment has "Stuffed Mushrooms" on menu indicating stuffed with "Crab Meat". When asked, person in charge indicates utilizes imitation crab. No real crab on site. Person in charge unable to provide invoice with Grouper or real crab on it within the last 30 days. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedure available during inspection. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At time of inspection, observed house made sauce in large multi gallon tub in walk in cooler at 73F. Retemped 1 hour later at 72F. Reviewed cooling handout with operator.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Some employees missing proof they have been informed of reporting responsibility. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink in kitchen or at front bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment olds buffet on time from 11-2pm per person in charge. Unable to provide written paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing kitchen cleaner chemical per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold like substance buildup in ice machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam to go bowls used as scoop in several food products. Observed some missing pieces.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on squeeze bottles in use with dressing.
12B-12-5Basic – 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 prepping food, has open container with no lid of straw at prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored with food products on shelving. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed prepped broccoli and prepped lasagna stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken is shipped in. No visible contamination observed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.