THE ITALIAN KITCHEN
THE ITALIAN KITCHEN maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in PORT ST JOE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file
Monument Avenue
Florida, 32456
North Port St. Joe
Gulf County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/17/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13503035
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the floor not properly stored.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina front line.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of aldente pasta sauce.
2/17/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13612390
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13569217
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 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/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed information from plan review that establishment must install hand sink on the front line ,which has been installed with hot and cold water. Observed mop sink in position outside but not connected to the plumbing and drainage and there no hot or cold water connection at this time. **Time Extended**
11/5/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 13502573
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 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/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. **Time Extended**
8/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10898420
Met Inspection Standards2 int
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting boards.
- 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.
8/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10840458
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 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/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. **Time Extended**
5/15/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10725802
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain line coming from the three compartment sink broken from the sink water will run on the floor and not into the drain. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not properly stored.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornmeal not labeled on the front line.
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 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/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning
1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10725349
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8763311
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler pizza area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in the pizza area.
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch dish machine and three compartment drain lines.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- 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
2/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8606389
Met Inspection Standards1 int
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.