ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE)
ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE) maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in VERO BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
Monument Avenue
Florida, 32456
North Port St. Joe
Gulf County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/27/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13478684
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese in pizza cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover focaccia bread in walk in. Operator covered bread with butcher paper Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Bo
- 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. 2 new hires. Printed forms for operator. Employee signed Corrected On-Site
9/29/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13477522
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
7/30/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10876599
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling 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. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All certificates expired June 2025 Warning
2/26/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8990085
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield on ice bin
- 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Swapped sanitizer and now reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site
9/27/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8738918
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male cooks
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice bath at servers station Blue cheese dressing 66f. Cut tomatoes 71f. In service for 2 hours. Employee moved items to walk in to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Danielle exp 8/23/24
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8571450
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over mussels/clams in reach in freezer
12/7/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8360220
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and dust Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled fish batter in container Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over ready to eat ham in small flip top Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle dish pit area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation