Giuseppe's Italian Rest
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Giuseppe's Italian Rest has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fellsmere facility scores 80, putting Giuseppe's Italian Rest on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (74F - Cold Holding) sitting in counter for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill. Operator moved to walk in **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Manager moved out of service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Advised employee to add label **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 99f. Advised to dump water or heat to 135f
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass cooler gasket in disrepair. Repaired with duct tape
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator states it is leftover from when ice machine was down. Advised to get rid of ice or move 6" off floor
08B-38-4
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Evangelina and Dena
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over chicken broth and marinara sauce glass door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in cut lettuce. Salad cooled **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy cream. Single glass door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and milk
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Ulises,Marina and Kari
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table
14-11-5
45
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator who translated to cook. Washed hand's correctly **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pot
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 87°
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Peeled onions in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara found at 56°, been cooling overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over creamer in glass reach in. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Alka seltzer stored over prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara found at 56°. Been in cooler overnight
03D-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse on top of bottles of water
40-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giuseppe's Italian Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giuseppe's Italian Rest on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giuseppe's Italian Rest?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giuseppe's Italian Rest.
How does Giuseppe's Italian Rest compare to other restaurants in Fellsmere?
Giuseppe's Italian Rest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fellsmere average of 80.
Has Giuseppe's Italian Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giuseppe's Italian Rest have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giuseppe's Italian Rest 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 Giuseppe's Italian Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giuseppe's Italian Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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