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IL PONTE VECCHIO

IL PONTE VECCHIO in GOLDEN BEACH has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

18660 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894081

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894349

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F. Per manager cooler went out overnight. All food that was stored in walk in was discarded.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair side of reach in cooler in warewash/ prep area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various dishes stored in handwashing sink. Located in warewash area..
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Reviewed approved plans with manager. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Reviewed approved plans with manager. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in wash area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,or dust. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation and dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed plans submitted to plan review with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation and dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed plans submitted to plan review with operator. Warning Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481514

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation and dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed plans submitted to plan review with operator. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372528

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris behind kitchen equipment. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in walk in cooler and case of oil being stored on floor in prep area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Located in kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes and cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink located in 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for the following employees expired; Jose C. Expired 6/21/22 Dora M. Expired 4/22/22 No other certificates were presented at time of inspection. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,698 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Tuesday:4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 12:45 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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