Il Ponte Vecchio
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
55
Score
Il Ponte Vecchio has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in prep area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler not maintained in good repair and has an ambient temperature of 67°F. No TCS foods stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Per manager he is aware of the situation and is awaiting maintenance to repair. Advised manager not to store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
55
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various dishes stored in handwashing sink. Located in warewash area..
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Reviewed approved plans with manager. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Reviewed approved plans with manager. **Repeat Violation**
31A-04-4
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. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F. Per manager cooler went out overnight. All food that was stored in walk in was discarded.
14-74-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair side of reach in cooler in warewash/ prep area.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in wash area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags being stored on top of pizza boxes in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seltzer water being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables.
21-12-4
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink located in prep area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Ponte Vecchio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Ponte Vecchio on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Ponte Vecchio?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Il Ponte Vecchio.
Has Il Ponte Vecchio's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Il Ponte Vecchio have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Ponte Vecchio 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 Il Ponte Vecchio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Ponte Vecchio is inspected around two times per year on average.
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