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ENZA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

10601 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 109, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-268-4458

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats235
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614142
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling breads with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket low. Replaced by employee. 100 ppm after refill
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed form.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 10/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink blocked by pans in sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait-station Hand Wash Sink used for filling water pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager due to. Expired credentials.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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 health report from completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled oven handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets over pans, utensils. Rear storage. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of ovens.
Basic/22-08-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Salad cooler insulation warped.
Basic/14-36-5
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling breads with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 rop grouper fully thawed still in bag.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink blocked by large pans. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 rop grouper fully thawed still in bag.
Basic/06-09-1
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.
Basic/13-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawing in standing water. Moved by manager.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Empty supply bucket. Supply bucket replaced. 100 ppm re-run.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter based Roux on counter at 72°. (Overnight temperatures).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter based Roux on counter at 72°. (Overnight temperatures).
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer not aware chlorine supply bucket empty at Dish machine and did not check chlorine using test strips.
Intermediate/53B-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink used for rinsing pasta.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container by cleans dishware. Moved by manager
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by packaged pasta. Dry goods.
Basic/40-06-5
Sep 24, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar employee handling ready to eat mint for drinks with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. White beans date marked 9/11. Chicken soup 9/11. Total 3 quarts not tracked after removing from freezer. Marked by manger.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Three compartment sink. Kitchen
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food prep employees handling soiled equipment, dishware then handle food contact surfaces without washing hands. ( Hand wash sinks blocked by equipment ) Manager intervened.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple Hand wash sinks blocked by equipment in sinks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand wash sink with food container used for thawing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at cookline Hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal speaker on utensils rack touching tongs. Moved by manager. Employee clothing on rear shelf by Single Service cups.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafoods thawing in standing water In Hand wash sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Replaced by manager.. 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables. And wait station. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rack by restaurant utensils. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor soiled cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4

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