Dolce Vita
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
39
Score
Dolce Vita has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Dolce Vita on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat clams and also, raw pork stored over ready to eat bags of ice in reach in freezer in prep area-not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged foods to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects in bar area next to coffee equipment and soda gun. Employee started to re-clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), Operator primed machine a couple of times and still 0ppm. Operator had employee set up triple sink until dishwasher is able to sanitize properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small white cutting board in bar area soiled. Also, two soda guns in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on cook line used to store large bucket. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to kitchen entry door. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at hand wash sink on cook line leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
39
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in warewashing area and one flying insect observed in prep area. Operator tried to kill flying insects but unsuccessful. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both soda guns in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near triple sink used for storing chemicals. Also, hand wash sink on cook line used for thawing fish. Operator removed bucket of thawing fish and chemicals from both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink in bar area and no paper towels at hand wash sink nearest triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels at all three hand wash sinks after third time requested. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees hired more than 60 days unable to provide proof of food safety training. Operator able to provide one employees Safestaff certification.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area and at hand wash sink nearest trip,e sink. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks after third request. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line and ice buildup up around fan area in walk-in-cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box soda boxes and multiple boxes with water stored on floor in dry food storage area across from bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple filters in hood above grill area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense seasonings in prep area. Operator removed bowls from both seasonings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
39
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol on shelf in server station stored next to single use containers. Alcohol moved and stored correctly. Three (3) spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in server station with clean knives. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two (2) packages of thawed snapper still in sealed packaging in cooler drawer on cook line. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by cook line, packages of raw beef stored on top of cooked meatballs. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler by cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner stored in dish area of kitchen. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in dry storage area across from bar. Operator states that items will be moved today. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in bar do not have sign. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. At bar top, unwrapped black straws within customer reach are not protected.
25-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above passenger through window. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two (2) packages of thawed snapper still in sealed packaging in cooler drawer on cook line. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pans and container of utensils stored on floor in kitchen near walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls used as scoops for bulk flour and panko breading. Bowls removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
27
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Apr 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolce Vita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolce Vita on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolce Vita?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dolce Vita.
How does Dolce Vita compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Dolce Vita most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Dolce Vita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dolce Vita have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dolce Vita means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dolce Vita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolce Vita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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