Eatalia
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
17
Score
Across the available record, Eatalia has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Eatalia's 17 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At kitchen area- Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by pizza station handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by dish washing area- metal sheet pans inside handwash sink- operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline- fan soiled above prep counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife between reach in co9er and prep counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw veal over crema- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler - Cooked marinara sauce 50F at 3:15 ( cooling overnight) cooked pasta 46-50F at 3:15 ( cooling overnight),- food in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- butter 46-50F- cold holding mascarpone 46-50F-cold holding, sausage 46-48F- cold holding, Milk 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- butter 46-50F- cold holding mascarpone 46-50F-cold holding, sausage 46-48F- cold holding, Milk 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. mascarpone 46-50F-cold holding, sausage 46-48F- cold holding, Milk 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler at end of cookline area - raw veal 50F- cold holding , mozzarella 50F- cold holding, cooked pasta 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station- Pizza slices 91F- hot holding- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle - **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler - Cooked marinara sauce 50F at 3:15 ( cooling overnight) cooked pasta 46-50F at 3:15 ( cooling overnight),- food in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish washing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to put away clean dishes- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. At back prep area- approximately ten ants crawling on prep counter, deli sliced and knife holder. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk-in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over beer canisters- operator removed. **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw pork/ beef not commercially packaged stored over bread- operator moved to lower shelf. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by pizza station handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by dish washing area- metal sheet pans inside handwash sink- operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife between reach in co9er and prep counter. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline- fan soiled above prep counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
14
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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/Alfred Baldasaro 5-17-17 expires 5-17-22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in ware washing area. Discussed with operator
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at prep area. Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eatalia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eatalia on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Eatalia compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Eatalia most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Eatalia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Eatalia have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Eatalia 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 Eatalia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eatalia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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