CAFE VENETO
9898 LANTERN ST STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 9047283139
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and cream cheese 50f in cooler, placed on lower shelf, stated door was left open
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sliver cooler
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers or raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf of cooler over vegetables and ready to eat foods
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taziki sauce made onsite no date marking
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wooden spoons and whisks stored with food contact side up in large container next to prep table
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in reach in cooler dark inside
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers with white substances inside, manager states it's flour and sugar
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear substance,Manager states vinegar cleaning solution. Relabeled
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. light missing in reach in cooler hard to see
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Breads stored in Walmart bags, manager moved to zip lock bags
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. Provided to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen. Manager provided
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoopers in water 80f, manager discarded
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sofa-bed in back prep area.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over bag of shaved almonds and vegetables. Employee properly stored eggs
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items Near clean utensils on rolling Cart
Food stored on floor. Open case of chips stored on floor in server area, manager properly stored chips
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Brown and white powdery substance not labeled, manager labeled containers
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in reach in cooler in kitchen area
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. About 7 large dead roaches on floor behind chest freezer, behind water heater, under Three compartment sink. Some areas cleaned by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors multiple areas of kitchen and frontline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen and frontline. Soiled interior of frontline drawers.
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.