Floridino's Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Floridino's Italian Kitchen stretching back to 2022. Floridino's Italian Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Florida restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lip and sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dish machine not testing. Have two other means of wear washing. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Peppercinis stored on floor. Manager removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 57, placed in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dish room **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain in dish room backing up. Waste water flowed into another drain in dish room. Employee cleaned out drain, cleaned and sanitized floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwashing sink. Reviewed handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies on sticky tape throughout kitchen. Manager removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
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 fish thawing and bags not cut. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean pots **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Box of flatbread in walk in freezer on floor Employee moved items off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom hand sink Handwashing sink by employee restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks Gasket on door frame of walk in cooler Beer cooler gasket soiled - manger cleaned during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On expo line manager moved sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
30
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand washing sink. Location at hand washing sink at near front counter entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Faucet handle for hot water stripped at hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.
29-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape touching top of refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Operator removed sticky tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. By server station. Employee removed from the floor and placed near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the bar .
14-69-4
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. manicotti 53F Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cigarettes on top of alcohol receiving order. Employee removed cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 53 F degrees. Operator has maintenance checking the issue AS OF 12:11 pm temperature is 42F DEGREES **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored at the bar and server station
40-06-5
67
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to pick up window. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris In walk-in cooler and freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Boxes of hoagies buns on freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
52
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Floridino's Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Floridino's Italian Kitchen on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Floridino's Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Floridino's Italian Kitchen.
Has Floridino's Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Floridino's Italian Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Floridino's Italian Kitchen 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 Floridino's Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Floridino's Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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