HOUSE ITALIAN CUSINE
5230 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 10, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.379-1689
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 clean up procedure. Provided form / sign
★ 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--2019018978 | Apr 2, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is an owner change. Establishment a Has extended dining room by acquiring adjacent business. 60 seats with dining table added. No plan review submitted to show added dining room. Provided seating change form.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open. New dining room side.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is an owner change. Establishment a Has extended dining room by acquiring adjacent business. 60 seats with dining table added. No plan review submitted to show added dining room. Provided seating change form.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart and equipment. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded paint brush used for butter, oil. Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep area. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone hat on top rack by utensils. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Employee cell phone on cutting board. Phone Moved by manager. Board sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty hood.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medicine on prep table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of butter at 82°. Prep area. Since last night. Garlic in oil at 79°. Prep area. Since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of butter at 82°. Prep area. Since last night. Garlic in oil at 79°. Prep area. Since last night. Individual butters at 70°. Prep area. Moved by manager. Cut tomato, cut lettuce, at 46°. 47°. In reach in cooler / make table. In corner of kitchen.
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 clean up procedure. Provided form / sign
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available. ( Only cooking thermometer)
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 reporting form completed. Emailed form.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as butter spreader.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training on most employees onsite.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep tables. Multiple.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraints.
Food stored in undrained ice. Small, non draining, ice cooler used for holding drink ice. Frontline.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 79°. Prep line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
unsecured coolers in hallway by restrooms.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by food containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at womans restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap. At men's restroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked meats, beans. Rice. Made few days ago not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor kitchen. Meat juices on floor. Cleaned by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.frozen raw chicken. Raw beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured Chest freezer in hallway leading to restroom.
May 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple non food grade containers used to store cooked and prepped foods.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips for checking sainting levels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods in coolers with no Dante marking. Per Person In Charge. Made few days ago.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on men's restroom door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor. Kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut tomato in Reach in cooler.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door Moved by missing self closing mechanism
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.