Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse's latest score of 58 falls below the Coral Springs average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Reviewed with operator proper shell stock tag maintenance.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen left flip top cooler soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw shrimp thawing in container of water in hand sink. Operator removed raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at kitchen in container of standing water 70F. Operator replaced water. Water now at 170F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator put shrimp to thaw in running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in kitchen stored between flip top,cooler and wall. Operator removed knife **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor 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 2025-01-16: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left kitchen flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above Demi glaze in walk in cooler. Open reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for last 90 days at time of inspection
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at oven doors
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Stove top burners soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At service area opposite cook line, cut butter (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager, prepared at 3:45pm. Butter moved back to cooler to rechill. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In cook line steam well, mashed potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared 2.5 hrs. manager moved back to stove to reheat. 2) In service area opposite cook line, fresh roasted garlic in oil (86F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 3:00pm. Garlic moved to steam well to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line assisting with inspection handling multiple containers returned to cook line to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for salmon.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in storage area, open cases of raw fish above open cases of pastas.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In cook line left side lowboy drawers, containers of raw steaks above containers of raw fish. Manager inverted containers for proper separation. 2) in right fliptop lower cooler, container breaded raw chicken above container of breaded raw veal. Manager inverted for proper separation. 3) In walk in cooler, raw ground beef and containers of steak above containers of raw fish. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Marvin Lima **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags not date marked for when finished. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink / ice machines and end of cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of salt, sugar, and breadcrumbs in back prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice bin have mold like buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stock and marinara in walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board at salad station.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board at salad station.
40-06-5
14
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over fish in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed clams tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, some clams tags not marked with last date served. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. -Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, handwash at dishwashing area found with various utensils stored inside. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: No food manager certification observed. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: No employees training certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on lamb chops and meat sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 06/19/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, no date mark on meat sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Sauces were cooked on 08/21/2022. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
14-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, co2 tanks not secured. **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of heavy old food residue buildup on 12 burner stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, both violations not complied. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour and bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse.
How does Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse 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 Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Incontro Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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