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APULIA OSTERIA ITALIANA

APULIA OSTERIA ITALIANA located in PLACIDA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT 15

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13506201

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop bucket on the floor at mop sink. Operator placed the wet mop to hang to allow airflow to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the flour container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

8/27/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10919350

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with the lids. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open dairy creamer not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the dairy creamer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10753338

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at Reach in Drawers. Operated cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline with no hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

1/3/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8734602

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with full container of chlorine sanitizer. Observed 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

4/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8572855

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink next to back entrance of building.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

12/12/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8356325

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator provided hair restraint to his employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw calamari over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer not date marked at Display Cooler Unit at prep area. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cube at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator.
  • 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 cooked veal not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site