BUON APPETITO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
2384 SURFSIDE BLVD A-113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on breaded veal. The manager is changing dates on the breaded veal. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw calamari over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw calamari to bottom shelf under produce. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table. The manager moved the lasagna to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by container of water. The manager removed the container of water from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in prep area shut off. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on prep table beside rolls. The operator removed the chemicals from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed Medication Tylenol and chemicals stored above prep table. Admin Complaint
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink in prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed Hot Water shut off at handwashing sink in prep station. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in front of mop sink. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on prep table beside rolls. The operator removed the chemicals from prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded veal, breaded chicken and lasagna not date marked. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink in prep station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5: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. Observed grilled chicken and lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed lasagna date marked during CB Inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands working in food preparation area. Educated operator on properly washing hands prior to working in food preparation area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of electronics duster cleaner above reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator removed bottle of electronics duster cleaner from above reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container in hand washing sink near deep frier. The operator removed container from hand washing sink and blacked by trash can in bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken and lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in prep area. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).