Il Italiano

1120 West Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Il Italiano stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Il Italiano since Feb 28, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 10/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Confirmation number bet: 236054944Operator paid fees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

53B-14-5

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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in back sink and bar sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-18-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair: at hand washing sink. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (Can opener)

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature inside all kitchen coolers. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food debris on top of kitchen pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most kitchen coolers soil inside.

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen area.

29-18-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. (Microwave)

22-08-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Italiano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Italiano on file is from Feb 28, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Italiano?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Italiano.

How does Il Italiano compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Il Italiano most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Il Italiano's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Il Italiano have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Il Italiano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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