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PICASSO'S

10503 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 1 & 2, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.880.0811

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2614411
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup made yesterday 50°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler sauce, meatballs at 44-48F. Person in charge states lost power this morning, have been in and out of unit. Other items in unit 43F or below, ambient temperature of unit 40F by end of inspection. Person in charge discarded sauce.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on case of condiments near back door storage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Several employees with expired training,
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed multiple containers repaired with duct tape. Person in charge states has new containers on order.
Basic/14-71-4
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Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee working under AOP utilizing bare hand contact with pizza toppings wash hands with no secondary control measure. No antiseptic at hand wash sink. Person in charge provided antiseptic.
Basic/09-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs at hand wash sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates soiled at soda station.
Basic/23-03-4
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Lemons for self service at soda station not properly protected, no hinged lid.
Basic/08B-04-4
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : near Dish machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at dry goods area.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty, soiled ceiling tiles by rear prep area.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cell phones drinks containers on prep tables. By manger.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Pizza boxes on floor in dry goods area.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Ceiling tiles in Dish machine area. Per Person In Charge. New tiles anticipated by next month.
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to secure torn gaskets. Prep line unit.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Basic/14-36-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Kitchen. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 29, 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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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Several food service employees returning from bathroom to kitchen the. Engage in handling food service equipment without washing hands. Manager intervened.
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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/ Multiple food manager certification expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink used as ice dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees onsite with no certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs in an establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food that requires the use of hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes as control measures. No sanitizer at kitchen Hand Wash Sinks. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on reach in cooler / make table lid.
Basic/14-71-4
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.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza dough cutter handing over Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen. Moved by manager for ware washing.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler gaskets with torn gaskets. Prep line.
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at 2 Hand Wash Sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup made yesterday 50°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
High priority/03D-02-5
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm.( Person In Charge contacted service Company. ) Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium set up 300 ppm.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup made yesterday 50°. (Overnight temperatures). Walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Minor.
Basic/23-24-4
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.
Basic/13-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Minor soiled interior of oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn loose cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor soiled cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Marked by manager.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: by Dish Machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table. Moved by manager
Basic/12B-07-4
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield by Dish Machine line.
Basic/38-07-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Single Service to go boxes on floor. Moved by manager
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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.