MANDOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN
16080 PRESERVE MARKETPLACE BLVD, Odessa FL 33556 · 813-644-3002
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mushrooms 50 f 2nd temp 43. F moved to freezer
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area from 7/27 26. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area from 7/27 26. See stop sale
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by pizza station. Operator refilled it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger on prep table, operator removed it
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onion above cheese. Operator removed the cheese to top shelf
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken no hands washing before changing gloves. Discussed with operator he washed hand properly then changed gloves,
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork above raw steak in walk in cooler, operator removed pork to under shelf of steak
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen, operator removed it
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Oven interior food debris and grease buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun exterior soiled in bar
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed vegetables in cuts,
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands less than 10-15 seconds. Manager told him washed again in proper procedure
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fries in small freezer by fryer. Operator restored it under fries
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 6oz ROP salmon complete thawed without removal from original package. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (122F - Hot Holding) reheated to 195F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue substance stored on beer can in walk in cooler, operator removed it
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in front line soiled on prep cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in walk in cooler stored with beer can
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in hand wash sink at cook line behind cash register for approximately 3 minutes, temped 74F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled and pink mold like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP salmon complete thawed without removal from original package. See stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep cooler in front line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A speaker on clean dishes shelf in dish room. Manager removed it
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave them beard guard and they put it on.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over butter walk in cooler manager moved to proper storage
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by cooks line tested at 78 f
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon in walk in cooler employee cut open the packaging at time of inspection
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Milk employee placed date mark by ice cream station
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 78 f ran for 2 minutes at sink on cooks line facing Togo area.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mushrooms 50 f 2nd temp 43. F moved to freezer
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 72 f tested over 2 minutes hand washing sink by cash payout.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms strawberries not washed over ready to eat lettuce employe removed to proper storage
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.