Mandolas Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Mandolas Italian Kitchen has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Odessa facility scores 73, putting Mandolas Italian Kitchen on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken no hands washing before changing gloves. Discussed with operator he washed hand properly then changed gloves,
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork above raw steak in walk in cooler, operator removed pork to under shelf of steak
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen, operator removed it
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Oven interior food debris and grease buildup
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun exterior soiled in bar
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed vegetables in cuts,
08B-39-4
61
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 6oz ROP salmon complete thawed without removal from original package. See stop sale **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue substance stored on beer can in walk in cooler, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands less than 10-15 seconds. Manager told him washed again in proper procedure
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fries in small freezer by fryer. Operator restored it under fries **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (122F - Hot Holding) reheated to 195F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in walk in cooler stored with beer can
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in front line soiled on prep cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water in hand wash sink at cook line behind cash register for approximately 3 minutes, temped 74F.
27-16-4
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. ROP salmon complete thawed without removal from original package. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep cooler in front line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A speaker on clean dishes shelf in dish room. Manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave them beard guard and they put it on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled and pink mold like substance.
22-20-5
26
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over butter walk in cooler manager moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by cooks line tested at 78 f **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
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. Raw salmon in walk in cooler employee cut open the packaging at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk employee placed date mark by ice cream station **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 78 f ran for 2 minutes at sink on cooks line facing Togo area. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
82
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mushrooms 50 f 2nd temp 43. F moved to freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At 72 f tested over 2 minutes hand washing sink by cash payout.
27-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms strawberries not washed over ready to eat lettuce employe removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Aug 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mandolas Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mandolas Italian Kitchen on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mandolas Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mandolas Italian Kitchen.
How does Mandolas Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Mandolas Italian Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Mandolas Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mandolas Italian Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mandolas Italian Kitchen 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 Mandolas Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mandolas Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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