Italian Food Company Express

92330 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Italian Food Company Express appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Insect control device installed over food preparation area” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Italian Food Company Express scores about where you'd expect for a Tavernier restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: at call back inspection operator is not marking the fresh clam tags with the last date served **Admin Complaint**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2026-03-31: At callback inspection there is no proof of updated food handler training for all employees. Michelson Augustave **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: At callback inspection the Pizza maker observed with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Admin Complaint**

13-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: At call back inspection the ice machine has a build up of mold like substance. **Admin Complaint**

22-20-5

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack and garbage can stored in front of handwashing sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter

31A-11-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

35B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at triple sink

29-11-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pizza with sauce@ 80F. less one hour out of the oven as per chef. TPHC WAS EMAILED TO MANAGER. **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Dough stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Basic - Wood cutting boards have deep cracks where the wood is separating.

14-06-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

35B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Italian Food Company Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Italian Food Company Express on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Italian Food Company Express?

Across the inspection record, “insect control device installed over food preparation area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Italian Food Company Express.

How does Italian Food Company Express compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?

Italian Food Company Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tavernier average of 71.

Has Italian Food Company Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italian Food Company Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Italian Food Company Express 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 Italian Food Company Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Food Company Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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