Emiliano Italian Greatness
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Emiliano Italian Greatness, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Heat strip failed to turn black” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink. Manager contacted technician for dishwasher and started using 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1). In pizza flip top cooler, Mozzarella Cheese Log (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food moved from walk in cooler, and placed in flip top cooler and held for approximately 1 hour. Food was moved back to walk in cooler. 2), In flip top cooler Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding, per operator,food not prepped or portioned today , food moved from walk in cooler to flip top cooler and held for approximately 35 minutes. Food was moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris and grease. Manager removed can opener from table to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook on duty , without proof of food handler training, hired for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pancetta stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer stored in bucket on floor at cook line. Employee removed sanitizer from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
55
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Butane cans stored with shaker bottles with seasonings on shelf, discussed with operator who removed products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and without washing hands handled container of raw fish in reach in cooler, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature less than 160F) discussed with operator who ran machine multiple times after retesting Dishwasher (Temperature 160F+) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler tiramisu cream with raw shell egg whites, stored above bread dough, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table raw shell egg wash (62F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, discussed with operator who placed product on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment sells house made tiramisu with a cream topping made wic raw shell egg whites and is not cooked, discussed with operator to add asterisk to menu item to identify it as having a raw ingredient. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2.5 lb can artichokes dented on seam. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and garbage can and then handled clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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; plastic wrapped plate of raw beef stored over ready to eat pancetta. Operator moved raw beef below pancetta. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Advised Operator of shell-stock tag maintenance requirements.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers beef carpaccio served raw and not identified as being raw. Operator added asterisk next to beef carpaccio and next to consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Mar 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jan 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emiliano Italian Greatness last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emiliano Italian Greatness on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emiliano Italian Greatness?
Across the inspection record, “heat strip failed to turn black” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emiliano Italian Greatness.
How does Emiliano Italian Greatness compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Emiliano Italian Greatness most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Emiliano Italian Greatness' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emiliano Italian Greatness have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emiliano Italian Greatness 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 Emiliano Italian Greatness inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emiliano Italian Greatness is inspected around two times per year on average.
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