ITALIA
127 West Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covers the food items with food grade plastic. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone at salad station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over spinach leaves at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 132F at steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to the minimum of 165F during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Martinek, 05/20/2019. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen and bar. Repeat Violation
- 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 shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Douglas Woodward, 09/10/2018.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage in the food prep area at kitchen. Educated the employee.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce 54F at prep table. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control and printed the written procedure and completed it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 milk in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).