Bar Molino
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Bar Molino has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Bar Molino on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf above cook,ed octopus in walk in cooler, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink in back prep room
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes a couple of days ago, employee wrote new date on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under cabinet by dish machine at bar, manager labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A couple missing by storage shelf across from dish machine
36-36-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container torn for ice cream in box freezer, back prep area
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor since yesterday, employee placed it on shelf, **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. A couple of hood filters with grease build up above grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cooked potatoes, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes on shelf above sauce, walk in cooler, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty wall behind ice machine by cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat in bucket, incorrect chemical connected, connected chlorine since they ran out of quat, 100 ppm chl now **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, employee working with cooked pasta and bracelets, he removed some but one is religious related and can't be removed **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink above prep sink, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Fish in reach in cooler by cook line, punctured by employee, explained new procedure for January **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in a coup,e of them by storage shelf close to rear exit
36-32-5
35
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On black hose side of splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage one shelf above cooked octopus, manager rearranged walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One by mop sink
35A-02-7
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. Tiramisu opened on Friday
02C-03-5
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. Emailed to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Owner/manager states it's expired but has no card on him, owner has an employee that has a food manager card that has been forged, the dates looked crooked and I scan various code, FRENCH ACY 16841670 8/30/2018 8/30/2023, he wrote the new date on the old certificate as of 8/30/23 expiring 8/30/28 owner will tell him to take an employee training class **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, manager placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. For new employee here, explained and emailed form to him
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, manager placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By mop sink
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small bowls on storage shelf
24-05-4
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 fish, employee punctured them **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cooking oil on table by cook line, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in walk in cooler by cook line, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
22
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On wrong side of splitter, employee moved it to other side **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in cold room walk in cooler, manager brought some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. For one new manager haired on 9/20, he read agreement and sign **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked garlic a couple of days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink, employee labeled it bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, manager labeled it sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, front counter prep area, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Little tank by mop sink **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting bread, he got one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cooking oil by cook line, employee moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Moved from place leaving hole by dish storage **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
39
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
25
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf by clean drinking equipment, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of splitter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. 3 employees here for more than 2 months **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beets on Saturday, employee wrote date,
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One walk in cooler has tables and they use it as prep room, talked to plan reviewer and he stated a hand sink is needed, owner stated it's not possible and will remove the prepping to the other room **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Aioli has raw shelled egg, mgr placed * on it, **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. For 3 employee here without training
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Curing meats and ROP for some foods **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 missing by dish washing area, mgr stated they are changing them to the proper ones
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates on storage shelf by ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, front counter, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above flour bin, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Handling foods
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting lemons
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids for salt and flour, bulk containers, by upright freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Not correct sign, all hand sinks, email sign,
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting lemons, he didn't wash them first, explained to employee
08B-39-4
19
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Molino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Molino on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Molino?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar Molino.
How does Bar Molino compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bar Molino most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bar Molino's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bar Molino have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bar Molino 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 Bar Molino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Molino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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