Domenico's Italian Deli
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Domenico's Italian Deli stretching back to 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited seven times.
Domenico's Italian Deli's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami Lakes average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty aluminum tray stored in hand sink located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pot on the floor located underneath of dry shelves. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
61
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mixture (55F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal tray on hand sink located next to three compartment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container no inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the customer bathroom. Located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Croutons container.
02D-01-5
39
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed marinara sauce (106°F/100°F - Cooling); in double door reach in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pizza sauce (64°F/57°F - Cooling); in reach in cooler was prepared from the day before. Observed marinara sauce (106°F/100°F - Cooling); in double door reach in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pizza sauce (64°F/57°F - Cooling); in reach in cooler was prepared from the day before.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pizza sauce (64°F/57°F - Cooling); in reach in cooler was prepared from the day before. Observed marinara sauce (106°F/100°F - Cooling); in double door reach in cooler was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed deep container while cooling sauce.
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee preparing chicken sandwich than eat the chicken less over while preparing sandwich.
12B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
41
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to 3CS, soap was provided during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee pick up dirty plate from customer table and served water to customers without washed hands. Instructed operator regarding the hands washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located on the back area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plate no inverted, located at the front line.
24-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fabulous spray, windex spray next to pitcher water for customers. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabulous detergent with not common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plated no inverted at the front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container no inverted at the front counter. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Nov 8, 2023
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/manager Antonino Maurici date 5/24/2018. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At the time of callback inspection no manager certificate for Antonino Maurice, provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: At the time of callback inspection no food handle certificate for Antonio Maurice, as per person in charger Antonio Maurice is only working part time. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling located at storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Sep 29, 2023
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/manager Antonino Maurici date 5/24/2018. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At the time of callback inspection no manager certificate for Antonino Maurice, provided. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling located at storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/manager Antonino Maurici date 5/24/2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling located at storage room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Observed hot Faucet/handle on hand wash sink disrepair., located by the oven at the front line. **Warning**
29-09-4
58
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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. Employee name Juan with 4 months of been hired.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant inside without label. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal drain inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate on top of preparation table without any protection. Operator properly inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior kitchen equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container not inverted, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Domenico's Italian Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Domenico's Italian Deli on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Domenico's Italian Deli?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Domenico's Italian Deli.
How does Domenico's Italian Deli compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Domenico's Italian Deli most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Domenico's Italian Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Domenico's Italian Deli have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Domenico's Italian Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Domenico's Italian Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Domenico's Italian Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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