Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park
Last inspected:
1339 Blanding Blvd#8, Orange Park, FL 32065Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park has averaged 10.0 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations in 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. The facility has also accumulated multiple fire safety violations: exit doors were locked or blocked in inspections on September 13, 2024, March 7, 2024, and November 16, 2023. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026, was a complaint inspection that identified 30 violations, including high-priority violations for handwashing facilities, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Clay County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Back door of establishment has metal bar across door locking it. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear exit door by restrooms is locked with large bar. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Marked exit by bathrooms blocked with bar across door, employee removed bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Bar over door with exit sign in hallway by bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in bathroom hallway has a bar across door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Kitchen exit is partially blocked by industrial mixer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park last inspected?
- Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park had?
- Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park find?
- Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- No, Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Luca's Italian American Restaurant in Orange Park has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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