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MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY

10367 MIDTOWN PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-380-4360

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats664
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613570
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose on spigot at high temperature dish machine area. Manager having maintenance to put new back flow preventer on
High priority/29-34-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack floor tile on cook line
Basic/36-17-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean pan at dry storage ware washing area. Manager removed
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used for storing pan of water. Operator removed pan from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Multiple employees food safety training expired over the past few months.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cleaning area cabinet. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry.
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from breading station torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 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. Employee in kitchen (coordinator area) dropped soiled dishes in dish area and immediately handled single use tin container without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer in kitchen touched face and rubbed eye then immediately handled clean sheet pans without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler in kitchen, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, and cooked lobster 50F. All items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing at end of splitter of faucet by ice machine in kitchen where black hose is attached.
High priority/29-34-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver pitchers near espresso station in kitchen. Pitchers inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on shelf in coordinator area with single use lids. Red sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter for espresso near clean cups. Both buckets moved and stored correctly.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks with beards on cook line.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles under ice machine in kitchen. Chef states work order has been placed.
Basic/36-17-5/Corrective Action Taken
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed over dry food storage in kitchen near walk in coolers. Chef states light will be moved.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar. Sign posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in service bar. Holster cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. On rack near walk in coolers in kitchen, tray of bread not covered. Bread covered by chef.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked chicken in back holding cabinet in kitchen. Manager stated they are partially cooked under 165F and cooled to 41F and later finished. Provided non-continuous cooking paperwork
Intermediate/03C-89-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has device but not working during inspection due to possible dead battery
Intermediate/16-62-1
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Some reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall over prep table and over dish machine in kitchen area
Basic/35B-02-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin with white powdered substance in prep area not label. Manager stated it's flour. Label fell off.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Doesn't have it on her
Basic/50-09-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Doesn't have it on her
Basic/51-18-6
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep area and cookline soiled/ stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf near pots/ pan dishwasher unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on hot holding box in middle of cookline torn. Also, gasket on two reach-in coolers on cookline next to hot holding box on cookline torn.
Basic/14-10-4
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

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.