Elly's Great Impasta Catering

1748 N Australian Ave Unit #15, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Elly's Great Impasta Catering appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Elly's Great Impasta Catering was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Soiled dry wiping cloth in use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Elly's Great Impasta Catering's latest score of 86 sits above the Riviera Beach average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ROP fish in standing water; removed from packaging and placed inside the cooler; **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed lentil soup in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite at reach in freezer. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-13-4

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. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed lentil soup in reduced oxygen packaging conducted onsite at reach in freezer. See stop sale. Please contact : dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com for information regarding HACCP plans. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp, whole muscle beef and pork bacon Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiping surfaces with soiled dry towel , wiping knife, and gloved hands and started to work with foods without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wiping knife with soiled dry cloth and used for other foods, without properly sanitizing it; educated; knife changed **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed firms and signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- food containers stacked up on top of each other on the dish rack at three compartment sink Educated

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed after washed Employee skipping rinsing step after washing dishes and placing in sanitizer solution. Educated; employee set up rinsing compartment at three compartment sink; **Corrected On-Site**

22-54-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee wiping food prep surfaces with soiled dry towel; educated and advised to set up sanitizer buckets **Repeat Violation**

21-10-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided employee agreement form to operator.

53B-13-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee using dry soiled wiping cloth on FCS. Advised operator proper use of wiping cloths. Operator provided wiping cloth solution quartenary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Dec 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At kitchen; soiled dry wiping cloth used on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At storage area; bag of onions stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elly's Great Impasta Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elly's Great Impasta Catering on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elly's Great Impasta Catering?

Across the inspection record, “soiled dry wiping cloth in use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elly's Great Impasta Catering.

How does Elly's Great Impasta Catering compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Elly's Great Impasta Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Elly's Great Impasta Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elly's Great Impasta Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elly's Great Impasta Catering 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 Elly's Great Impasta Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elly's Great Impasta Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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