DAVOLI'S CATERING JAX
DAVOLI'S CATERING JAX in JACKSONVILLE has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
3305 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/20/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13622006
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13521755
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 5 int, 10 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing bathroom door in kitchen with broken hinges Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleans plates not inverted on dry storage shelf
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make table in kitchen
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in coolers with gaskets in disrepair Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food from previous delivery stored on floor in walk in cooler. Case of fry oil stored on floor in storage room
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with encrusted food debris
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer with food debris
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in storage area
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cheese on shelf in walk in cooler Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot on exterior of back of the building Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained with black mold like build up
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sinks in kitchen and restroom. Employee provided paper towels and placing in hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days and person in charge unable to provide proof of any training Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has total of 4 employees hired over 60 days and person in charge unable to provide proof of any written agreements Warning
10/31/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13521567
Met Inspection Standards1 high
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot on exterior of back of the building Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: At Callback : Not observed. **Time Extended**
9/16/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10884137
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 4 int, 3 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing bathroom door in kitchen with broken hinges Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both walk in coolers with gaskets in disrepair
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Operator has multiple unused equipment's stored outside in back area
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 pan of cooked stew vegetables with date mark 9-3-25. 1 pan of cooked mushrooms stew sauce with date marked 9-3-25. Both items stored in walk in cooler. Validated correct date prep. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 pan of cooked stew vegetables with date mark 9-3-25. 1 pan of cooked mushrooms stew sauce with date marked 9-3-25. Both items stored in walk in cooler. Validated correct date prep. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot on exterior of back of the building Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table with heavy black mod like build up in kitchen area
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen with no paper towel. Manager provided paper towel **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan submitted and approved. 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/. Operator has outside building not on plans with walk in cooler, hand wash sink, dish machine, food cooking equipments, reach in freezer, prep tables and stored non-TCS foods and dry storage. Provided operator with DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review Repeat Violation Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator has multiple propane tanks stored in garage storage area in building
3/6/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10788924
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/27/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10754679
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator under new ownership and plans from previous owner with file # 5927 that was revised on 4-22-15 does not show additional walk in cooler in back left storage area as well as other changes according to current layout for new ownership. Spoke to Mr. Brown at Tallahassee in plan Review and said new owner will need to submit application DBPR HR-7005 a' Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review. Provided operator with paperwork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Operator submitted plans and is on base. Assistance from plan Review in Tallahassee however original application was without plans. Operator still needs to submit application with plan review. Provided DBPR HR-7005 to operator **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Operator submitted plans and paperwork and received email from Plan Reviewer that will be reviewed next week. Time extension given for Plan Reviewer in Tallahassee to work on file. **Time Extended**
1/7/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10702093
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 3 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in dry storage equipment area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to main walk in cooler floor near warehouse washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Main walk in cooler floor near ware washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator under new ownership and plans from previous owner with file # 5927 that was revised on 4-22-15 does not show additional walk in cooler in back left storage area as well as other changes according to current layout for new ownership. Spoke to Mr. Brown at Tallahassee in plan Review and said new owner will need to submit application DBPR HR-7005 a' Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review. Provided operator with paperwork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Operator submitted plans and is on base. Assistance from plan Review in Tallahassee however original application was without plans. Operator still needs to submit application with plan review. Provided DBPR HR-7005 to operator **Time Extended**
10/23/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 9001301
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 5 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen with door not self closing
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in dry storage equipment area Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to main walk in cooler floor near warehouse washing area Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Main walk in cooler floor near ware washing area Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container under prep table. Employee stated it's corn starch and will label
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator under new ownership and plans from previous owner with file # 5927 that was revised on 4-22-15 does not show additional walk in cooler in back left storage area as well as other changes according to current layout for new ownership. Spoke to Mr. Brown at Tallahassee in plan Review and said new owner will need to submit application DBPR HR-7005 a¿¿ Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review. Provided operator with paperwork Warning