Catullo's Italian
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Catullo's Italian has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with cut onions in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener at prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach-in cooler across from food warmer near expo area. Also, interior of lid on flip top reach-in cooler across from stove in disrepair/ separating. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in deep freezer soiled.
23-03-4
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Two Employees arrived to work and handled clean utensils and equipment before washing hands. Discussed with employees and employees washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (44F - Cold Holding) in rice across from stove. Operator stated employee in earlier may have had door opened and closed. Operator stated door will stay closed for items to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate in ice machine across from dishwashing machine soiled. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use paper towels stored on shelf in storage room next to chemicals. Operator removed rolls of paper towels to properly store.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of shrimp thawing in triple sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of containing toxic substance stored in bin in dry storage area next to sealed salt and pepper shakers and bag of nuts. Employee removed can of flex seal to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from stove, portable cutting board on front service area soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener and holster slightly soiled. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks in side service station not adequately secured.
51-11-4
67
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One,flying insect observed in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator stated it was repaired on 5/21. Operator called to have machine Re serviced. Operator set up triple sink until machine is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above stove has accumulation of dust. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove at closed end of cookline soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense cheese and garlic on cookline. Operator removed souflee cup from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Large can of pomodori tomatoes dented and crimped at top rim of can. Stop Sale
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
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 unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection.Operator started to get employees that were working to sign health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on top of ice machine. Operator had employee remove keys and pack of cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
55
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catullo's Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catullo's Italian on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catullo's Italian?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Catullo's Italian.
How does Catullo's Italian compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Catullo's Italian most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Catullo's Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catullo's Italian have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Catullo's Italian 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 Catullo's Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catullo's Italian is inspected around two times per year on average.
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