Casa Italia Restaurant

2699 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Casa Italia Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Casa Italia Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Babaganouj Masson 10/12/2025. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked vegetables 60f, made on 4/20/2025 missed cooling window.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro cone 46f, spoke to manager regarding proper handling of gyro cones at end of night.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cone 46f, spoke to manager regarding proper handling of gyro cones at end of night. Cooked vegetables 60f,

01B-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over washed produce in stand up cooler.

08A-05-6

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Skewers stored in Bain Marie containers stored on floor.

24-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor.

25-05-4

Aug 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese 84f, made on 4/24/2024, missed cooling window, item to be discarded by operator.

03D-02-5

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. 0 ppm. Change container now 100 ppm

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bolognese 84f, made on 4/24/2024, missed cooling window, item to be discarded by operator.

01B-02-5

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer.

36-73-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44f, in server cooler

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

22-02-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket.

14-12-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass cooler in server area.

05-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fryers.

36-73-4

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated marks. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Italia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Italia Restaurant on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Italia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Italia Restaurant.

How does Casa Italia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach?

Casa Italia Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84.

Has Casa Italia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Italia Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Italia Restaurant 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 Casa Italia Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Italia Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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