Cafe Veneto
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cafe Veneto stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and cream cheese 50f in cooler, placed on lower shelf, stated door was left open **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sliver cooler
05-09-4
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers or raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf of cooler over vegetables and ready to eat foods
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taziki sauce made onsite no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wooden spoons and whisks stored with food contact side up in large container next to prep table
24-18-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in reach in cooler dark inside
38-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers with white substances inside, manager states it's flour and sugar
02D-01-5
67
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Breads stored in Walmart bags, manager moved to zip lock bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sofa-bed in back prep area.
43-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoopers in water 80f , manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over bag of shaved almonds and vegetables. Employee properly stored eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of chips stored on floor in server area, manager properly stored chips **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Brown and white powdery substance not labeled, manager labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in reach in cooler in kitchen area
38-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items Near clean utensils on rolling Cart
40-06-5
70
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen and frontline. Soiled interior of frontline drawers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. About 7 large dead roaches on floor behind chest freezer , behind water heater , under Three compartment sink. Some areas cleaned by manager. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors multiple areas of kitchen and frontline.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven in kitchen.
22-08-4
78
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs at 60° in kitchen cooler. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 7 am. Moved by manager to frontline cooler. Shell eggs in kitchen 75°. Moved by manager to cooler. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 60°. Cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 60°. Cooler in kitchen. Cut tomato 65°. (Overnight temperatures ) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Gave form
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at below 30° in ice water. Unable to adjust.
05-06-4
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. Gave form.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in rest room. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Setting was on warmest. Person In Charge adjusted to lowest/ coldest. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves. Kitchen.
23-03-4
39
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Underside of mixer head where blades attach soiled with splashback residue. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind reach in cooler. One dead roach next to hot water heater. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Veneto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Veneto on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Veneto?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Veneto.
How does Cafe Veneto compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cafe Veneto most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cafe Veneto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Veneto have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Veneto means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Veneto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Veneto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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