Cine Citta Caffe
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
39
Score
Public records show six inspections at Cine Citta Caffe stretching back to 2023. Cine Citta Caffe was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 11 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Surfside restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer near walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of container of pasta at pasta station. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent above kitchen soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
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. Observed 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface above ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above walk in cooler missing light shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside of men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at shelf near walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler showing rust.
14-17-4
39
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to scoop pasta at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in prep area near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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. Observed 3 packages of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging before thawing. Employee removed fish from original packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with deep cuts in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in near walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at prep area near walk in cooler missing light shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
58
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potatoes stored in nonfood-grade bags in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 missing ceiling tiles above prep area near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at cook line soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed broken faucet at 3 compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 105 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop pasta.
14-01-5
41
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dishwashing area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at prep area in front of walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor at prep area in front of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at cook line in standing water of 84 F. Employee placed containers of water on flat top stove for heating. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Employee removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning above salad station in front of reach in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with old food debris above cook line.
36-34-5
52
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Old food debris inside prep sink.
22-35-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pizza maker drinking from an open cup. He removed the from the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting on tops of the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gadget soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
36-27-5
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cine Citta Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cine Citta Caffe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cine Citta Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cine Citta Caffe.
How does Cine Citta Caffe compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Cine Citta Caffe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Cine Citta Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cine Citta Caffe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cine Citta Caffe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cine Citta Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cine Citta Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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