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ITALICA RESTAURANT

3201 NE 1 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767893

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on shelves not inverse across freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. Operator properly stored the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board at pizza station.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gorgonzola cheese (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved to another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink next to ice machine. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in cooler near cook line.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near exit back door near ware washing area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans stored not inverted at dry storage area across reach in freezer. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting boards at preparation area.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above walk in cooler near cook line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler near ware washing area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled at walk in cooler.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation area at cook line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ice machine.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside bucket at mop sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers at cook line and squeeze oil bottle not labeled. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw tuna at reach in freezer.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. 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/

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8614868

  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615238

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice maker. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 83° at the cook line. Employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers by dishwasher area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw shrimp in drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetable broth dated on 06/04/2024 inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetable broth dated on 06/04/2024 inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site*
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic oil (58F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per employee lees than 2 hours. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed offering raw carpaccio di salmone at the menu not identified.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380622

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3rd pan with utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator pored water out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and utensils in hand sink on cook line. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
  • 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

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