Celenos Bistro
Latest state inspection: Oct. 26, 2026 (Routine - Food)
25 violations (5 high-priority). Warning issued: the inspector will come back to check that violations are fixed.
What the inspector found on Oct. 26, 2026
- High Priority Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then got bread to place on grill, explained to helm and he washed hands, bread got to 155f Fixed during the inspection.
- High Priority Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above cooked eggplant in reach in cooler by stove, also raw chicken and ground beef above cheese and cooked meatballs in walk in cooler, employee rearranged Fixed during the inspection.
- High Priority Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt
- High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f yogurt in glass door cooler at front counter, overnight, ambient thermometer reading 50f, employee discarded them, stop sale Fixed during the inspection.
- High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120f spaghetti on double pan at buffet, employee removed one pan, 111f pizza in warmer at 111f, employee turned oven higher, 90f soup on stove off, employee turned burner on, soup got to 170f Fixed during the 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. Cooked eggplant opened on Friday
- Intermediate Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink at front counter, operator moved it Fixed during the inspection.
- Intermediate No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and sink and surface
- Intermediate No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None in hand sink at cook line
- 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. One employee here for 2 weeks, has blank agreement, employee read it and signed it Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
- Intermediate No soap provided at handwash sink. None in hand sink at front counter, also in hand sink at cook line and hand sink by dish machine
- Intermediate Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For undercooked hamburgers, gave alone and posted it Fixed during the inspection.
- Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In hand sink at front counter, operator stated it's cleaner, also one with blue substance by mop sink and one with yellow substance by triple sink Repeat violation.
- Intermediate Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot and cold water in hand sink at front counter
- Intermediate Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. None in hand sink by cook line, no water comes out when knob is turned
- Basic Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty above dish machine
- Basic Drain cover(s) missing. A couple of drains on floor by box freezer and walk in cooler
- Basic Food stored on floor. Oil jug, rice, soda syrup boxes, liquid margarine and jar with picked veggies in storage area on floor Repeat violation.
- Basic No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
- Basic No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms, emailed one
- Basic Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Plates not inverted, also plates not inverted by dish machine on storage shelf
- Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor at front counter, employee placed them on shelf, lids and to go containers on storage shelf not inverted Fixed during the inspection.
- Basic Stored food not covered. Cooked corn 42f in walk in cooler not covered
- Basic Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall peeling by walk in cooler
- Basic Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Black powder in bulk container by soda machine, employee stated it's tea
From the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection report. Read the state's report.
How Celenos Bistro compares
The state has one inspection of Celenos Bistro on file, from Oct. 26, 2026.
Among 177 restaurants inspected in ZIP code 32216 in the past 15 months, the average latest inspection found 7.5 violations, and 38 had none. With 25 violations, Celenos Bistro ranks No. 176 of 177 (fewest violations first). Across Northeast Florida, the average is 4.6.
Violation counts include minor (basic) items, so a higher number doesn't always mean a serious problem.
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Inspection history
| Date | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2026 | 25 Warning |
Warning Issued
Routine - Food · 25 violations (5 high-priority, 10 intermediate, 10 basic) · State report
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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2616328). Search another restaurant.