DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOUSE ITALIAN CUSINE

With 7 documented inspections, HOUSE ITALIAN CUSINE in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4241 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Englewood
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516326

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914969

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep tables. Multiple.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraints.
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Small , non draining , ice cooler used for holding drink ice. Frontline.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 79°. Prep line.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - unsecured coolers in hallway by restrooms.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medicine on prep table. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of butter at 82°. Prep area. Since last night. Garlic in oil at 79°. Prep area. Since last night. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of butter at 82°. Prep area. Since last night. Garlic in oil at 79°. Prep area. Since last night. Individual butters at 70°. Prep area. Moved by manager. Cut tomato, cut lettuce , at 46°. 47°. In reach in cooler / make table. In corner of kitchen. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. No clean up procedure. Provided form / sign Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available. ( Only cooking thermometer)
  • 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. No health reporting form completed. Emailed form.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as butter spreader.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. No employee training on most employees onsite.

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725862

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor kitchen. Meat juices on floor. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.frozen raw chicken. Raw beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by food containers.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at womans restroom.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap. At men's restroom
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked meats , beans. Rice. Made few days ago not date marked.

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791619

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unsecured Chest freezer in hallway leading to restroom.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small container in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629930

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: At callback : no proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548552

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on men's restroom door.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor. Kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut tomato in Reach in cooler.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple non food grade containers used to store cooked and prepped foods.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strips for checking sainting levels.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods in coolers with no Dante marking. Per Person In Charge. Made few days ago.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390273

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door Moved by missing self closing mechanism
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site