MILANO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT PIZZA & BAR
1504 3RD ST N, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 9049947274
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in empty sanitizer bucket located on table in prep area. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food training expired.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food training expired.
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in empty sanitizer bucket located on table in prep area. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food training expired.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled container. Employee removed and placed in ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed large bucket of feta cheese stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cooked meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). Employee voluntarily discarded from reach in cooler. Employee stated they were not supposed to be there.
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. See stop sale. Observed Pizza held on time control without time mark for pizza. Employee stated the pizza was made at 11am. Employee placed time mark on pizza.
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/ Observed 1 certified food manager expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use employee hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket with water. Inspector informed hand sink must be for hand washing only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit located in office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on dry rack near Dish machine wet nesting. Employee will remove and air dry properly.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects near 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on handle of oven in kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. See stop sale. Observed slice of cheese pizza on time control without time mark. Manager volunteered to throw out slice of pizza.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of frozen calamari in hand washing sink with water running over it. Manager removed and placed in sink at 3 compartment sink area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in pizza making area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door near bar area with light shining at bottom from outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping towels under multiple cutting boards on cook line. Manager removed from under cutting boards.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled with mold like substance near nozzles of unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket. Spoke to employee regarding hand sink usage on for hand washing only.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not adequately secured located in office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of feta and margarine stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at the end of bar. Employee removed and stored properly.
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