LECI'S ITALIAN
9475 PHILIPS HWY STE 8, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 9048316996
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 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. No written procedure available during inspection. Provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019044380 | Jul 10, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 | $200 |
| 5--2015047867 | Oct 27, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. Dish machine. Chlorine. 0 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. All purpose cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair net.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine top.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Mixer very close to mop and mop sink. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered Cut melons and prepped dough in walk in cooler.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed employee handling washed tomatoes to be used in bruschetta per person in charge with no heat applied with bare hands. No AOP per person in charge. Employee donned gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce in warmer hot holding per person in charge at 118-122F. Person in charge began reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with purple chemical stored on prep table next to open container of basting oil. Person in charge removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back kitchen blocked by dirty linen storage. Person in charge made accessible.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per person in charge holds chicken stock at cook line on time. Not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge added during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor under cook line in kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at triple sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several open employee drinks with no lid or straw stored on prep areas or with food. Person in charge removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris accumulated on floor under dishmachine. Person in charge began cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Several cold holding items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge began covering.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at pipe under dishmachine. Person in charge added catch bucket.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer raw lamb no longer commercially packaged stored over cannoli cream. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup in kitchen and at bar. Person in charge removed to clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan stored on back hand wash sink person in charge removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Table cleaner at server area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at dispenser in kitchen with mold like substance buildup. Also, observed mold like substance buildup on front of keg reach in cooler in bar. Person in charge began cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler with large amount of visible soiled water in bottom of unit.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauce in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge added.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Veal thawing in standing water in the kitchen. Person in charge turned on water.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in buffet held on time not discarded at end of time frame as laid out in time paperwork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach in bottom of reach in cooler made yesterday per person in charge at 47F. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Items in buffet held on time not discarded at end of time frame as laid out in time paperwork.
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/ One manager with expired CFM 2.10.25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from front bar. Person in charge provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush with metal wrap used with oil in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made two days ago, then frozen per person in charge with no date marking. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with table cleaner per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under triple sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back hallway and by ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven with grease buildup.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back kitchen at cook line blocked with carts. Person in charge removed. Also, ice in hand wash sink in back of kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from front bar. Person in charge provided.
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 proof of any training due to all expired.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Basting brush in use on line with metal wrap. Person in charge replaced. Also, cardboard in use to line shelves in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple chemical unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in corner to right of dishmachine. Person in charge discarded.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in server area with mold like substance buildup.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge began adding lids.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed monogram can liners used to hold bulk bread. Bread in direct contact with liner. Person in charge unable to prove bags are food grade.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored on containers of condiments. Raw fish stored over ready to eat lemon butter. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard at self serve pizza station only protects top of pizza, does not protect front of pizza from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza make line Garlic in margarine (63F - Cold Holding. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Recommend holding on time. Also in reach in cooler directly across from pizza oven Ham, Alfredo, spinach (44-45F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states has had door open frequently. Will turn unit down and clean coils.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of spray foam stored on wire shelf above slicer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed "Grilled or Blackened Grouper" and "Grouper Francesco" on the menu. When asked what fish the operator serves, person in charge indicated Swai or Basa is utilized. Observed no grouper on site during inspection. Also, establishment has "Stuffed Mushrooms" on menu indicating stuffed with "Crab Meat". When asked, person in charge indicates utilizes imitation crab. No real crab on site. Person in charge unable to provide invoice with Grouper or real crab on it within the last 30 days.
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 written procedure available during inspection. Provided to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At time of inspection, observed house made sauce in large multi gallon tub in walk in cooler at 73F. Retemped 1 hour later at 72F. Reviewed cooling handout with operator.
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. Some employees missing proof they have been informed of reporting responsibility. Emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink in kitchen or at front bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment olds buffet on time from 11-2pm per person in charge. Unable to provide written paperwork. Provided to operator during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing kitchen cleaner chemical per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold like substance buildup in ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam to go bowls used as scoop in several food products. Observed some missing pieces.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on squeeze bottles in use with dressing.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee prepping food, has open container with no lid of straw at prep table. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored with food products on shelving. Person in charge removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed prepped broccoli and prepped lasagna stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken is shipped in. No visible contamination observed.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans dented and crimped along rim of artichokes. Also, can of cheddar cheese sauce dented at seam in middle of can. See Stop Sale.
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. Portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at large ice machine soiled. Also, underside of soda machine at nozzle area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replenished paper towels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses TPHC for cold and hot lunch buffet. No written procedures for TPHC.Distributed TPHC paperwork during this inspection for operator to fill out. Operator has buffet time marked from 11a-2p
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade Lasagna prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked lasagna
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on shelf above reach-in cooler next to plates. Operator removed keys, phone, etc to properly store.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple chipped tiles on floor in warewashing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from stove handle. Operator removed tongs to properly store.
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