Enza's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
33
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Enza's Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Enza's Italian Restaurant's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket low. Replaced by employee. 100 ppm after refill **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink blocked by pans in sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait-station Hand Wash Sink used for filling water pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager due to. Expired credentials. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 report from completed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager credentials expired. 10/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled oven handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets over pans , utensils. Rear storage. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Salad cooler insulation warped.
14-36-5
33
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling breads with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 rop grouper fully thawed still in bag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine Hand Wash Sink blocked by large pans. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. 2 rop grouper fully thawed still in bag.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawing in standing water. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar employee handling ready to eat mint for drinks with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. White beans date marked 9/11. Chicken soup 9/11. Total 3 quarts not tracked after removing from freezer. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Three compartment sink. Kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager.
08B-38-4
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food prep employees handling soiled equipment , dishware then handle food contact surfaces without washing hands. ( Hand wash sinks blocked by equipment ) Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple Hand wash sinks blocked by equipment in sinks.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen Hand wash sink with food container used for thawing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at cookline Hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal speaker on utensils rack touching tongs. Moved by manager. Employee clothing on rear shelf by Single Service cups. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafoods thawing in standing water In Hand wash sink.
06-01-5
55
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Replaced by manager. . 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables. And wait station. Moved by manager.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on rack by restaurant utensils. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Minor soiled cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to spoons by wait-station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open employee drink container in kitchen cooler adjacent to restaurant foods. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food container in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Loose threshold by Walk in freezer door.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven. Kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of prepped mushrooms in walk in cooler. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Enza's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Enza's Italian Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Enza's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Enza's Italian Restaurant.
How does Enza's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Enza's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Enza's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Enza's Italian Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Enza's Italian Restaurant 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 Enza's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Enza's Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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