CAPRICCIO KITCHEN AND CATERING
9551 NW 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license posted expired 10/01/23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed posted license posted expired 10/01/23. **Time Extended**
- 13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employees at front counter without effective hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed female employees at front counter without effective hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near back exit door in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near back exit door in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license posted expired 10/01/23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee mug stored on preparation table in back of kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employees at front counter without effective hair restraint. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at front counter Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaging in food preparation at front counter without hair restraint. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near back exit door in kitchen area. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler near cooked lasagna in kitchen. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on shelf across from three compartment sink in kitchen area. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in plastic container on dishmachine drying board in kitchen area. Warning
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored on preparation table throughout kitchen. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed FABRIZO VALENTINI with expired food manager certification 04/12/19. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves cappaccio di manzo without connection to consumer advisory. Repeat Violation 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/ Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria, Nohemi, Marlene, Frediana, and Guido working more than 60 days without employee training Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license has an expiration date of 10-01-2023. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle in the reach in cooler and on the cook line. The person in charge removed the bottles.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with a beard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor by the back door.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the microwave by the back door.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish a plating an order then removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and removed clean dishes from the dish machine without washing her hands.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose splitter at the mop sink missing a vacuum breaker.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna on the menu not identified as raw. Repeat Violation
- 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/
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle. As per the person in charge it had sanitizer in it.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup stored in a container of feta cheese at prep station. Manager removed plastic deli cup from food container. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided. Observed hotel and restaurant license provided dated October 1, 2023. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from back kitchen exit door.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "tuna tataki" and "carpaccio di manzo" containing a raw food ingredient not identified with a asterisk or symbol indicating that menu items are covered by the consumer advisory.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer solution at triple sink, test strips not provided at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2022 at time of inspection. Manager retrieved current license from online account and printed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located inside reach in cooler, across from back kitchen exit door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to mop sink and front counter area.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons not kept inverted located next to espresso/coffee machine. Employee inverted all spoons, with handle presented first. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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, who printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed to operator at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 764-3750
Website: https://www.capriccioit.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(487 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025