ROSALIA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA
14965 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD UNIT 101, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 9048802000
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in charge garnish pizza with seasonings with bare hand, person in charge states no AOP.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015038312 | Aug 25, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge called for repair during inspection. Will utilize triple sink for sanitizing until repaired.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in charge garnish pizza with seasonings with bare hand, person in charge states no AOP.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Establishment is vacuum sealing fresh salmon and freezing. Fish in walk in freezer dated 4.2026. No approved Haccp. Discussed 10k bags with person in charge.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment is vacuum sealing fresh salmon and freezing. Fish in walk in freezer dated 4.2026.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream in bar reach in cooler at 45F. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at makeline with staining.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink inaccessible due to unable to utilize without wastewater draining directly onto ground.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds fresh garlic in margarine on time. Unable to provide time paperwork. Inspector emailed to person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sauce made Saturday per person in charge with no date mark in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hold and mold like substance on wall at main bar area indicative of water damage. Observed mold like substance on wall behind dishmachine. Observed floors with debris accumulation under triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed debris accumulation in holder for in use ice scoops at ice machine. Person in charge pulled to clean.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. oven handles.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop holder. Ice machine. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. 1/2 pizza on counter in kitchen with no time mark. Made 45 mins ago. Marked by manger.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine line blocked. ( Work in progress to fix leak)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl/soufflé cups as scoops in spices.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza paddles stored next to broom handles. Moved by manager.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in spoiled rack. Rear of kitchen in hallway. Moved by manager for cleaning.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear Hand Wash Sink. Standing water by frontline bar. (Leak)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. By blower.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear Hand Wash Sink. Pipes Under Hand Wash Sink. Leak from pipes at frontline bar.
Feb 20, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle caps in bar Hand Wash Sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towels at bar Hand Wash Sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in sauce. Reach in cooler / make table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.dusty ceiling tiles/ vents. Kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Brocken / missing cove molding along hallway near Dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added extended bar on rear side of restaurant. (Behind Dish machine line. ) (Note. Old File # 220696. Shows plans from 2008 )
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added extended bar on rear side of restaurant. (Behind Dish machine line. ) (Note. Old File # 220696. Shows plans from 2008 )
Oct 21, 2024Call 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added extended bar on rear side of restaurant. (Behind Dish machine line. ) (Note. Old File # 220696. Shows plans from 2008 )
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Missing time mark on container of butter made at 2 pm. Marked by manger.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added extended bar on rear side of restaurant. (Behind Dish machine line. ) (Note. Old File # 220696. Shows plans from 2008 )
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser chemical spray bottle at Dish machine. Marked by manger.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding rear of kitchen along hallway near Dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Minor frame damage to wall by rear of kitchen near Dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sink sign at rear kitchen
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers. Sugar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handles. Moved by manager
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with black like substance. Prep line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by walk in cooler. Cleaned by manager. Also under Hand wash sink by Dish Machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drawing floor drain by Dish Machine. Person In Charge using auger to clear line. Had just cleared drain as Inspection started. (Floors mopped with bleach water.)
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafoods thawing in standing water. Person In Charge turned on faucet.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Hand wash sink next to Dish Machine.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee cutting tomatoes for later use with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023. Renowned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by Dish Machine blocked by multiple boxes. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. Near walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under kitchen Hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
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