THE ITALIAN GRILL
8620 S TAMIAMI TR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed shelves still rusted in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 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 2024-10-04: No employee training observed. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed soup spoons at service window not stored with handles up or in same direction.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile in front of triple sink.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in steam table with water at 81F. Spoke to Chef about maintaining above 135F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Veal 47F and Shrimp 49F in reachin cooler on left side located on cook line across from range. Chef iced product. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter to hose side.
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris and grease on reservoir of warewashing machine where plunger is.
- 01B-10-4:Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Observed no tags and at least Hal of mussels dead. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed center door on pizza reachin cooler in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer at Employee health reporting agreement (one per employee, no expiration) d of cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets on reachin coolers soiled at pizza station and cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed in rear of building near dishwashing machine area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use to go containers not inverted on top shelf of expo line. Employee corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walkin cooler and reachin cooler at end of line closest to bathroom with rusted shelves.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Shrimp 48F and Veal 49F in reachin 3 door lo boy reachin cooler on end of cook line closest to bathroom. Employee iced product. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on shellfish tags when last used. Educated employees on proper requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed by dry storage.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near vent above Dishwashing Machine area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 45F, and Cut Tomatoes 45F in 3door Reachin Cooler at dry storage side of cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).