LA CENA RISTORANTE
911 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SOUTH, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-633-9255
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect on cooks line.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect on cooks line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 6/9/26 not date marked. Manager date marked milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black debris on Can opener blade, manager cleaned can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Purple solution, manager labeled spray bottle.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked material on outer surface on Bread mixer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on cooler drawers.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked spaghetti dated 5/29/25
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse bayleaf container with handle to store salt.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) suggested to manager to put into freezer to rapidly cool employee stated the walk in cooler was open for a while while prepping. Manager put noodles into freezer. Noodles at end of inspection -17F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training provided, per manager he left them at home
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with dry spices and seasonings. Employee moved beverage
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door Lettuce bowl in disrepair(broken)
Open dumpster lid.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding) manager put cut leafy greens in the reach in freezer to rapidly cool. Cooled to 38F
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Metal long spatula and wire whisk stored between wall and pipe. Manager properly stored utensils during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open soda can stored on shelf above prep table. Employee discarded beverage
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler drawer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing (47F - Cold holding)food item was stored in top drawer on cooks line, manager put Caesar dressing in an ice bath in the walk in cooler. Temperature at end of inspection 41F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing in Men's restroom, employee provided paper towels
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door Torn gasket on dessert cooler
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.