ASPENDOS ITALIAN CUISINE
9542 ARGYLE FORESTS BLVD C19, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-738-8079
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at triple sink next to back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024028838 | Mar 11, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer multiple plastic to go bags filled with dinner rolls.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, plastic wrapped raw pork chops stored over pans of diced pineapple covered with plastic wrap. Operator switched items to store properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on soda machine at front counter soiled with residue. Also, cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line stained and have deep cut marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In containers of sugar and flour on bottom shelf of dry storage rack bowls used as scoops. Operator removed from products.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler lid on cook line in disrepair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers torn/soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in pizza reach in cooler at front counter soiled with dust. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above bag- in- box soda rack.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed in establishment expired June 1 2024.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen torn/in disrepair.
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.
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.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster out back of establishment, right lid open. Operator shut lid.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, raw steaks plastic wrapped on shelf above cooked chicken and vegetables in ziploc bags. Owner moved cooked chicken to not be under any raw food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, cooked ground beef (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was out earlier in the day for a little bit then put back into walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen near triple sink, fruit fly spray bottle on prep table next to clean equipment. Manager removed spray bottle from table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to soda machine at front counter. No paper towels at handwash sink on cook line. Manager stocked paper towels at both hand sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack near bag- in- box soda rack, bowl used as scooper in container of sugar and cornmeal. Manager removed both bowls from products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment currently has expired license displayed. Owner stated he will log into account today and print out current license to display.
Equipment in poor repair. On flip top reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line gaskets are torn.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, one case of French fries and one case of chicken stored on floor. Owner removed from floor and put on shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at pizza station at front counter gaskets are soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top cooler on cook line has build up of food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above reach in freezer on cook line, metal to go bowls not inverted. Manager flipped to go containers over.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull phone out of pocket on cook line, then Immediately go back to food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing techniques.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at triple sink next to back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on make line is soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station on make line. Manager supplied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of sugar and flour under prep table on make line using to go bowls as scoopers. Manager removed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At shared dumpster, bagged and unbagged trash on ground around enclosure.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Shared grease receptacle stored on soil/grassy area next to garbage enclosure.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed from handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler of pizza station soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stored on rack above hand wash station on make line, to go containers not inverted. Manager inverted.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver stand up reach in cooler near fryers, container of raw beef and container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat lasagna. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, shelled eggs (6 flats), cooked pasta (6 bags), rice (1 pan) and heavy cream (31 quarts) stored overnight 61F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, shelled eggs (6 flats), cooked pasta (6 bags), rice (1 pan) and heavy cream (31 quarts) stored overnight 61F. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical stored on shelf under prep table with food storage bags, clean pans and containers of oil. Chemical moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler below flip top in back kitchen. Manager states will be cleaned today.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Multiple pans of lasagna were previously frozen and not dated when placed in reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At front counter near pizza make line, cardboard lining shelf where pizza screens are stored. Cardboard removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean white dough pans on shelf near triple sink. Pans inverted.
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 clear drink cup by pizza make line has no lid. Employee red drink cup in back kitchen has no lid. Drinks discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizzas at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach in cooler in back kitchen is torn. Walk in cooler is not properly holding temperature (ambient air temperature 61F). Manager states repair company has been notified.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on oven handle in back kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Blue duct tape labels on clean white dough pans stored on shelf near triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham in pan stored on shelf by pizza make line at room temperature.
Mar 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 34 live flies in establishment: 27 in back kitchen area around triple sink and dry food storage with some flies landing on clean equipment and greased pans where dough is being prepared (pans removed to be washed and dough discarded), three near main cook line in kitchen, and four in front counter area/dining room.
Mar 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf in back kitchen in dry food storage area, three cans of marinara sauce and one pan of pizza sauce are dented.
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line coughed while preparing dough and immediately went back to prepare dough without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line rubbed hands for approximately three seconds. Employee re-washed hands correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 34 live flies in establishment: 27 in back kitchen area around triple sink and dry food storage with some flies landing on clean equipment and greased pans where dough is being prepared (pans removed to be washed and dough discarded), three near main cook line in kitchen, and four in front counter area/dining room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, crate of raw shelled eggs, raw chicken and raw calamari stored over ready to eat pickles and cheese. Items moved and stored correctly.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink. Manager began adjusting.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. On cook line in kitchen, pan of greased dough has flies landing on pan and inside where pizza dough is. Dough discarded and pans removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line in front of flip top cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by pans of dough. Pans moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near cook line. Towels provided.
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. No proof that one employee working today has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, containers of cheese cake, pasta, and lasagna prepared yesterday morning (3/10) not dated. Manager began dating items.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two large tanks by cook line in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on dry food storage shelf in back kitchen. Water bottle discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic soda bottles by pizza oven. Case of opened bread by pizza oven. Items moved and stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar container on shelf near cook line. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler handles on cook line and near front counter. Sides of fryers on cook line in kitchen. Mop sink area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in back kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Sugar on dry storage shelf near cook line. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler. Items covered.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's bathroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under pizza oven at front counter. Also walls behind pizza oven have a build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in kitchen across from cook line. Interior of cabinets under hand wash station at front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stacks of to go containers on rack across from cook line in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.