Bar Italia
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Bar Italia has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Winter Park sits at 83, putting Bar Italia on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at Pantry reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs at 133F in hotbox. Operator reheated to 170F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrata 47F, cut tomatoes 49F, cut mix greens 50F, house made Caesar dressing 50F, at Pantry reach in cooler per operator less than 4 hours, placed items in ice for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils inside hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at Pantry reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina flour. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pantry reach in cooler 50F internal temperature **Warning**
14-74-7
45
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Soda nozzles at bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers at dish area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior soiled at Small reach in freezer next to pizza oven
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in coolers at cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at salad station
29-11-4
64
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 110F in steam well less than 2 hours. Recommend operator to reheat to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in prep handwashing sink and cook line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish area
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
13-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Second floor Employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish area
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back light in Prep station
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup debris interior oven in cook line
22-08-4
43
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of Soda gun nozzles soiled at Bar station **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Bar Dishmachine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in pasta station
29-49-6
67
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp-46F-50F Chicken-45F-47F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over heavy whipping cream at reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two hand washing sink at bar no hand washing sign. Emailed operator hand wash sink Hand wash sink at bar no paper towel **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
58
Mar 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Italia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Italia on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Italia?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar Italia.
How does Bar Italia compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Bar Italia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Bar Italia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Italia have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Italia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bar Italia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Italia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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