MANDOLA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN LLC
601 MAITLAND BLVD, Maitland FL 32751 · 407-287-6644
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. anchovies, roasted garlic, (48-57F - Cold Holding) in pizza station prep drawer coolers. For an undetermined amount of time. Operator immediately discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. In use dish machine tested 0 ppm
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 at dish station is wearing gloves placing dirty dishes in machine and with the same gloves taking clean dishes out
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage area
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Small board on front line heavily stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink end of cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle not labeled at cashier station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to small boards on front line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam bowls on front counter and soufle cups not inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon placed in front drawers starting to defrost, advised operator to remove during thawing as packaging states
towel used under cutting board on front line
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 sanitizer buckets stored next to food items on front line
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at front counter by pizza make station
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled - hanging on rack at ware washing area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board end of line by hand sink has cut marks to all boards on front line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of boxed sodas
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor on front line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on line not inverted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in ware washing are has leak under sink draining onto floor
towel used under cutting board.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. anchovies, roasted garlic, (48-57F - Cold Holding) in pizza station prep drawer coolers. For an undetermined amount of time. Operator immediately discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -anchovies, roasted garlic, cut lettuce (48-57F - Cold Holding) in pizza station prep drawer coolers. For an undetermined amount of time. Operator immediately discarded. -cut lettuce, Mozzarella in 48F-50F less than 4hrs per operator. Cut lettuce placed in cooler for temperature recovery. Operator placed mozzarella in freezer for temperature recovery. Rechecked 1hr later temp of mozzarella was 41F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handsink at front line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee Food and drink on prep table while prep person was cutting celery. Operator immediately removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching lettuce. Immediately removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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