ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY EXPRESS

Food safety records indicate ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY EXPRESS in TAVERNIER has 5 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

92330 Overseas Highway

Florida, 33070

Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10881116

10-14-5:Basic - Ice shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth and Water pitcher in handwashing sink
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at triple sink
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack and garbage can stored in front of handwashing sink
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470426

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Dough stored on floor. Corrected On-Site
10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
14-06-4:Basic - Wood cutting boards have deep cracks where the wood is separating.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pizza with sauce@ 80F. less one hour out of the oven as per chef. TPHC WAS EMAILED TO MANAGER. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381201

10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil , spatula, tongs , scissors, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 75F
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The walk-in freezer gasket and door edge are soiled with mold like substance
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , olives in the walk-in cooler.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Pizza with sauce 80F. Operator wants to use 4 hours as health control. Emailed document to the owner .
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. **Corrective Action Taken**