LEONAS CUCINA
10550 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 6, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 619-947-1409
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Call 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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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 for one employee. (Employee unloads foods from delivery. )
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans. Rear kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags in walk in cooler used for covering foods but touching foods. Noodles.
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 for one employee. (Employee unloads foods from delivery. )
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables and pasta. In walk in cooler. Made few days ago.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Food stored on floor. Case of Plastic water bottles on floor walk in cooler. Food container bucket on floor in walk in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on pizza in kitchen made 1 hr ago. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Sauce. Cheese.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler / make table. Sausage 60°. Shredded cheese 59°. Meatballs 49°. Dairy. 51°. COLD HOLDING Items placed about 11 am. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, windex, degreaser by single service containers and condiments. Moved by manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on trays of lasagna. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler / make table. Not holding foods to 41° or below.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Lasagna, cut peppers uncovered in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Foods stored in shopping bags. Cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepped lasagna, cooked vegetables made few days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bowl of cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats. Deli cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. About 2 day ago.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager has no knowledge of correct Wash, rinse, sanitizing steps. Does not know about sanitizing dishware. Gave MANUAL DISHWASHING PROCEDURE HANDOUT. Also, food manager does not know how to use chlorine test strips. ( none 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 not date marked in walk in cooler. Lasagne. Wings. Cooked vegetable.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Multiple cooked and prepped foods in walk in cooler uncovered. Deli meats. Lasagna.. Wings. Cooked plant foods.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has two bay fryer on counter top with no hood system
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled customer money the engage in food prep activity without changing gloves and wash hands. Employees handle soiled dishware then engaged in food preparation activities without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 48°. Cheese 49°. Cut tomato 47°. In make table/Reach in cooler by oven. Container of butter at 81° on counter in kitchen. 3/4 Tray of pizza on counter in kitchen at 81°. Items Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled interior of microwave.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand wash sink blocked by large food container in sink. Moved by manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sanitizer test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer not calibrated.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. make table/Reach in cooler not holding Time Temperature Controlled for safety foods at safe levels of 41° or below.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. ( owner) Food service employee with bracelets/ large jewelry.
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.