Gualt's the Italian Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Gualt's the Italian Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “wet wiping cloth not stored”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna fish at 65 f , turkey 49 f Items were placed inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen food Preparation worker.
12A-25-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
05-07-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen food preparation worker wearing Watches, while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
58
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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/ Danilo Gualtieri 3-21-2013 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in contact with Bread inside back area cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most coolers.
05-09-4
50
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gualt's the Italian Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gualt's the Italian Cafe on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gualt's the Italian Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gualt's the Italian Cafe.
How does Gualt's the Italian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gualt's the Italian Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gualt's the Italian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gualt's the Italian Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gualt's the Italian Cafe 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 Gualt's the Italian Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gualt's the Italian Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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