CATULLO'S ITALIAN
1650 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-535-8182
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One,flying insect observed in warewashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with cut onions in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator removed paper towels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach-in cooler across from food warmer near expo area. Also, interior of lid on flip top reach-in cooler across from stove in disrepair/ separating.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in deep freezer soiled.
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Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two LP tanks near men's restroom.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come in from outside and place on gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to storage bags on prep shelf. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned soda gun during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups without handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese and garlic in flip top reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed souflee cups from both foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in deep freezer next to ice machine torn.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two propane tanks inside near back door.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Two Employees arrived to work and handled clean utensils and equipment before washing hands. Discussed with employees and employees washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding) in rice across from stove. Operator stated employee in earlier may have had door opened and closed. Operator stated door will stay closed for items to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate in ice machine across from dishwashing machine soiled. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use paper towels stored on shelf in storage room next to chemicals. Operator removed rolls of paper towels to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of shrimp thawing in triple sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water over shrimp
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of containing toxic substance stored in bin in dry storage area next to sealed salt and pepper shakers and bag of nuts. Employee removed can of flex seal to properly store.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove, portable cutting board on front service area soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener and holster slightly soiled. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks in side service station not adequately secured.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator stated it was repaired on 5/21. Operator called to have machine Re serviced. Operator set up triple sink until machine is sanitizing properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One,flying insect observed in warewashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense cheese and garlic on cookline. Operator removed souflee cup from both foods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above stove has accumulation of dust. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove at closed end of cookline soiled.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of pomodori tomatoes dented and crimped at top rim of can. Stop Sale
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection.Operator started to get employees that were working to sign health form.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on top of ice machine. Operator had employee remove keys and pack of cigarettes.
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