Italian Food Company

82779 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036-3609

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Italian Food Company seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. 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 five violations per visit.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Italian Food Company's latest score of 74 sits above the Islamorada average of 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - At the down stairs storage area holding pizza boxes and refrigerated units , the Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

36-37-5

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed plumbing drain lines including p traps At the down stairs storage area holding pizza boxes and refrigerated units , the Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.

36-04-5

Basic - Refrigeration holding cheese and deserts in downstairs area enclosed by a fence and exposed to environmental contamination Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed.

08B-43-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing container of utensils in bar Handwash sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.pizza area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler

38-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In pizza area

31B-04-4

Basic - Basement Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in, food storage areas. The ceiling in basement area is covered in foam type insulation that is not cleanable and has loose foam debris . The owner will cover this area with FRP before any food related or single service items can be stored in the area.

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Italian Food Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Italian Food Company on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Italian Food Company?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Italian Food Company.

How does Italian Food Company compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Italian Food Company most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Italian Food Company 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 inspected?

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

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