Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant

626 N Us 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Tequesta average 76, so Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel as food liner on top of spinach at reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over lobster sauce not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags missing last order sold date. Educated operator on fresh shellfish tag procedures. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over cooked broccoli rabe at reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Fresh cooked garlic and oil in squeeze bottle at cook line. Per operator, held out of cooler since 9/20. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

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. Observed Milk opened 9/22 at tall stainless reach in cooler. Advised operator to label milk.

02C-03-5

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

16-37-1

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above heavy cream in reach in cooler at cook line; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.

53B-14-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant.

How does Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?

Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tequesta average of 76.

Has Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant 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.

How often is Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Professore Fine Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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