Ciao Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Ciao Italian Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Ciao Italian Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Melbourne restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cheese pizza made at 1130 and held through lunch, provided written procedures **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 89F, chef turned on burner on stove to heat water temperatureis 138F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 opened on saturday. Server date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. tiles in server area to dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects around dishwasher drain.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 tilapia and 2 salmon not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw. Educated operator on thawing procedures.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 tilapia and 2 salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One walk in cooler ambient 49F, all food is stored in other walk in cooler.
14-11-5
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on prep cooler door is torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3-4 small flying insects under dish machine area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on prep cooler door is torn.
14-11-5
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above bottled water. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small white bucket in Handwash sink next to triple sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and ground beef prepared Saturday not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef does not have hair net or hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight build up interior of ice bin in pizza area.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in server area and co2 tank in dish room not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair by walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 piece of salmon not removed from vacuum prior to thaw. Chef discarded.
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet in disrepair on Handwash sink next to triple sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
50
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Undated milk in walk in cooler and server white reach in fridge
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with water in hand wash sink by dish pit **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop salt
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda bag station
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ciao Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ciao Italian Grill on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ciao Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ciao Italian Grill.
How does Ciao Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Ciao Italian Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Ciao Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ciao Italian Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ciao Italian Grill 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 Ciao Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Italian Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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