ITALIAN KITCHEN GRILL & CAFE
6915 US 301 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
19
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. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near dry storage.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter with seasonings.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Intensive in standing water temp 118 F. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor next to reach in freezer.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna 45 F, cut leafy greens 46 F in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
18
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. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to espresso machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of box of utensils in dry storage.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 103 F, operator turned on heat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 64 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to espresso machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to espresso machine.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, employee emptied bottle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
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. Ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order at time of inspection.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pasta on floor.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on counter throughout kitchen.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine next to oil.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 59 F on counter, employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and Quaternary ammonia.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near bar area temped 73F ran approximately 2 minutes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to tea machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in croutons above reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: No proof of food handler certification. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to tea machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above microwave. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in croutons above reach in cooler. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in dry storage not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57 F- retemp 41 F, milk 56 F- retemp 43 F, chicken 57 F, in walk in cooler, employee placed items on ice. Butter 62 F- retemp 43 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).