Italia
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Italia eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Italia trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to air in the line. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 77F at cookline. Operator removed the water from the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue on bottom of the shelf at interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at make table handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covers the food items with food grade plastic. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone at salad station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 132F at steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to the minimum of 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over spinach leaves at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-08-5
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/ David Martinek, 05/20/2019. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
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/. Douglas Woodward, 09/10/2018.
53A-03-7
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce 54F at prep table. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control and printed the written procedure and completed it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage in the food prep area at kitchen. Educated the employee.
12B-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 2 wine bottles at bar ice bin. Operator removed the items and discarded the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
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 - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread at wait station. Operator discarded the food item and employee washed hands and place gloves on hands to handle food. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soiled surface at ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italia on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italia?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Italia.
How does Italia compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Italia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Italia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Italia 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 Italia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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