CELENO'S BISTRO

Name: CELENO'S BISTRO
Address: 3820-1 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32216, US
Rating: 43.1

3820-1 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2616328

🍽️ American ℹ️

43.1 Grade F / 100

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February 11, 2026 · 21 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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CELENO'S BISTRO in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 23 critical, 17 major, 36 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused broken double door oven in kitchen near cook line
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee unisex restroom in kitchen with door not self closing
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of microwave oven soiled
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above double stack oven near cook line
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In employees unisex restroom in kitchen
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on top of pizza boxes in storage area
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine filter with dust build up
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes and then picking up plated food without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna (66-67F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (69-61F - Cold Holding), both stored sitting in kitchen on shelf near cook line and was place there sitting from walk in cooler approximately 2 hrs ago with no additional preparation. Employee place back in walk in cooler
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice pizza (87F - Hot Holding), stored on cook line approximately 1 hr ago. Employee unable to provide Time paperwork. Provided new form.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head with food debris build up
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sinks in kitchen. Employee provided paper towel Employee provided paper towel. Employee provided paper towel In Employee unisex restroom in kitchen.
[53B-02-5] 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 2 total food handler employees but 1 hired over 60 days with no proof of training
[11-26-1] 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 1 employee with no proof of written agreement
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade pizza sauce in walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated was prepared 2 days ago. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated was prep 2 days ago

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Prep pan of food stored on floor in walk in cooler
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle. Employee properly stored
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza paddle stored on top of soiled pizza oven. Employee place properly stored
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor near ice machine
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go storage containers stored on shelf not inverted next to ice machine
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen shrimp stored sitting in pan on prep table area in kitchen thawing. Employee place in walk in cooler
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket solution and not hung to dry
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Trays of raw shell eggs stored over bag of onion produce in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles (54F - Cold Holding), stored sitting out in pan on cook line, place there approximately 15 mins ago from walk in cooler to later be used. Employee place back in walk in cooler
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of dish soap stored on shelf next to stored single use plates and next to can of food and above dry pasta. Employee removed
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Back flow preventer missing on exterior spigot in back of building on wall
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has several photo copies of employees food handler training certificates with no originals. Operator unable to show any proof of food handler certificates.
[11-26-1] 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 new employee with no proof of form

Disposition: Warning Issued
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on slicer in back kitchen
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of soiled pizza oven
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered
[12A-13-4] 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. Observed server handling soiled plates and then preparing drinks and handling clean equipments without washing hands
[09-01-4] 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. Observed employee cutting and storage slice tomatoes with bare hands that will be used later to make salad. Employee put on gloves
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs - stored over chicken base in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade pizza sauce (49-51F - Cooling), stored in deep huge white container with lid in walk in cooler and was prepared yesterday as per employee with no TCS ingredients and only seasoning and was not heat treated during process. Stop sale issued.
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Homemade pizza sauce (49-51F - Cooling), stored in deep huge white container with lid in walk in cooler and was prepared yesterday as per employee with no TCS ingredients and only seasoning and was not heat treated during process. Stop sale issued.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Homemade pizza sauce (49-51F - Cooling), stored in deep huge white container with lid in walk in cooler and was prepared yesterday as per employee with no TCS ingredients and only seasoning and was not heat treated during process. Stop sale issued.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to pizza oven in kitchen
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to pizza oven in kitchen
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade marinara sauce in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee stated made 2 days ago
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to pizza oven in kitchen, both hot and cold water is valve is turned off

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area not self closing.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on shelf not inverted at storage area
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler with gap under door and with torn gasket. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler reading at 41F. Inspector ambient reading at 45F in front of cooler and 43F in back of cooler. Operator turn thermostat dial down colder. Ambient temperature reading now at 36F.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket and gap under door of walk in cooler
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Single tong stored on oven door handle
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes stored on floor in back storage area
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw case of chicken thawing at 34F in prep area on prep table. Employee place back in walk in cooler
[09-01-4] 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. Observed employee cutting and preparing green peppers with bare hands and placing in container to be used for later use for making salads. Some peppers can may be used for toppings on pizza.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled plates and then return to pick up plated foods without washing hands
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna, cooked meatballs, cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, milk, raw shell eggs, cooked sausage, homemade pizza sauce, raw chicken and cheese cake (46-47F - Cold Holding), all stored in walk in cooler. Operator has delivery today and had walk in cooler door open and also unit has torn gasket and gap under door of cooler. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler reading at 41F. Inspector ambient reading at 45F in front of cooler and 43F in back of cooler. Operator turn thermostat dial down colder cooked meatballs (55F - Cold Holding), stored sitting out on flat top area, place there from reach in cooler approximately 20 mins ago. Employee place back in reach in cooler
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Ajax cleaner stored next to case of non TCS food under shelf in kitchen. Moved by manager.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand wash sink in kitchen and in employee restroom in kitchen with no paper towel. Manager provided paper towel for kitchen hand wash sinks
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and completed paperwork for TPHC for slice pizza on cook line.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator has 8 employees training certificate and all are a copy. Manager had new books and completed 2 of the certificates in books during inspection