Luca's Italian American Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Luca's Italian American Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Luca's Italian American Restaurant's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
May 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance stored next to fry oil on shelf below prep table. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to single use napkins in room across from kitchen entry door. Operator removed container and spray bottle of cleaners to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal stored over ready to eat minced garlic in reach in cooler left of grill. Operator removed veal to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (53F-58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator observed pan causing door not to fully close. Operator removed pan blocking door and lids off to chill chicken. Retemped at end of inspection at 47F-49F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substances in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in coolers in kitchen and on cook line soiled/stained. Also, Ice shoot on soda dispenser by bar has mold-like substance in it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in handwashing sink when you enter the kitchen. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate and bin of large ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Soda glasses stored by bar not air dried properly causing wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen cracked/ in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in hallway across from the rest rooms.
36-24-5
37
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple containers of season on storage rack in kitchen, to go containers used as scooper. Employee removed all to go bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in a kitchen consist of acoustic tiles that are not smooth or painted over. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On storage rack in kitchen, employee sunglasses stored over customer food. Employee removed sunglasses. Under prep table adjacent to fryers, employee drink next to bag of raw onions. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two floor tiles missing at fryer area in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and wall behind have grease build up. Build up under flip top cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of standing reach in freezer by pizza oven has build up of food debris. Side of fryers have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, multiple spots on floor showing raw concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled at storage rack in kitchen. Employee added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near back door to kitchen, employee stated door has been consistently opened for several hours, ice bags put on spaghetti and temperature of cooler turned down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen by back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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. One employee working in kitchen, per manager employee has been working on and off for approximately 1 year. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at bar area,employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind standing reach in cooler at bar, employee cleaned up and discarded roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under stove, fryer, and pizzas oven on cook line. Under reach in cooler in corner of kitchen next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of plastic container with bread knotts inside is soiled, in kitchen. Also top interior of ice machine in kitchen has a build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under bag in box soda rack at front counter. One dead roach in bathroom hallways One dead roach in corner of kitchen near door to bathroom hallway
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple bulk seasoning containers in kitchen. Around exterior of fryers on cook line. Around burners on stove top on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids at front counter, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luca's Italian American Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luca's Italian American Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luca's Italian American Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luca's Italian American Restaurant.
How does Luca's Italian American Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Luca's Italian American Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Luca's Italian American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luca's Italian American Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luca's Italian American 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 Luca's Italian American Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luca's Italian American Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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