Othello

1555 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Othello stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the recurring theme, flagged two 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.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A couple tags missing the last date served on tags.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photo copy provided at inspection.

53B-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled containers with a white powdery substance stored inside. Employee labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet Clear containers stacked on shelf in prep area.

24-08-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smelt fish stored over frozen falafel mix, manager properly storied food items**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not held in chronological order.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copy certificate provided for Kendall F.

53B-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red wiping cloth bucket stored on floor in Bar area.

21-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few employee beverages on prep tables.

12B-07-4

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serving yellow tail fish and has no parasite destruction or invoices with freezing parameters. Operator will get information from food company distribution **Warning**

01D-01-5

High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Operator using pink towel in direct contact with raw fish to wrap when being stored in reach in cooler. Towels are from Chicopee which are not food grade

25-28-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served

01C-03-4

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. Operator has multiple servers and bartenders hired over 60 days with no proof of training

53B-02-5

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. Some employees with no proof of form

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with bracelet on wrist

13-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored in container not labeled. Employee stated it's flour

02D-01-5

Aug 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Othello last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Othello on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Othello?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Othello.

How does Othello compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Othello most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Othello's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Othello have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Othello means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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