FLORIDINO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
1919 8th Street Northwest
Winter Haven, Florida, 33881
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized shield. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet handle for hot water stripped at hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape touching top of refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Operator removed sticky tape. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. By server station. Employee removed from the floor and placed near ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the bar .
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand washing sink. Location at hand washing sink at near front counter entrance. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. 53 F degrees. Operator has maintenance checking the issue AS OF 12:11 pm temperature is 42F DEGREES Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored at the bar and server station
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. manicotti 53F Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cigarettes on top of alcohol receiving order. Employee removed cigarettes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on inside tray of ice machine not touching ice. Operator removed tray and washed immediately.Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator relocated all cups.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and pepperoni stored on the floor in freezer. Cheese stored on floor In walk-in cooler. Operator picked boxes off the floor.Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 46f time temperature was taken was 11:45 In walk-in cooler for 24 hours. Operator throughout all chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 46f In walk-in cooler for 24 hours.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at expo window. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 time temperature was taken was 11:45. No temperature monitoring done.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris In walk-in cooler and freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Boxes of hoagies buns on freezer floor. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris on cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to pick up window. 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).