Siena's Italian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Siena's Italian Cuisine nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Siena's Italian Cuisine's latest score of 70 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some containers of Cooked noddles, cooked peppers in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sliced sausage in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagnas in reach in cooler, need tracking date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over prep coolers, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Still the same, moved **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
95
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ravioli 9-30, fried Ravioli 10/5and cooked chicken 10/5
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ravioli 9-30, fried Ravioli 10/5and cooked chicken 10/5
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Marble cutting board cracked on prep cooler
14-11-5
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. Salmon in reach in cooler on line satin in vacuum seal
06-09-1
55
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles with cracks in kitchen, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light under back door. Also, self closer not connected.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order during inspection.
32-05-4
86
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on prep table on cook line next to clean equipments. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to back door
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. Operator has 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Operator has 4 food handler employees hired with no proof of form **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag stored over prep table on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at salad bar reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator storing cooked rolls in direct contact with non food grade bags in walk cooler. Discussed, and operator stated he would order food grade bags. Operator placed rolls in food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism on rear door detached.
35B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Siena's Italian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Siena's Italian Cuisine on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Siena's Italian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Siena's Italian Cuisine.
How does Siena's Italian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Siena's Italian Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Siena's Italian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Siena's Italian Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Siena's Italian Cuisine 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 Siena's Italian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Siena's Italian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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