Italian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Italian Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 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. Milk in servers area, date was added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on cook line cooler door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line equipment have food debris
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line. Operator printed and posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 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. Gallon of milk opened 2 days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. All expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of Tomatoes over cut lettuce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store pizza crust in walk in freezer. Educated management - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store pizza crust in walk in freezer. Educated management
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooler- In cooler overnight Raw chicken 45-49 Shrimp 45-49 Cooked vegetables 48 Linguine 48 Ground beef 47 Penne 49 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 44f. My thermometer is reading 58f. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Red sauce cooling in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
64
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooler cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken 58f cold holding. Raw shrimp 46f. Cold holding Items were moved from walk in at 12:30pm. Found at 2:30. Operator added ice.**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 44f. My thermometer is reading 58f.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Red sauce cooling in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line cutting boards
14-09-4
50
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink. Using as a dump station. Sink was cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink. Manager was able to remove obstruction and water drained **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
61
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading over 200+++ppm. Remade sink, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard dirty 2. Can opener dirty
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator on how to separate employee food. No kept in a separate area and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on freezer floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes not washed before prep **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in shaker **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Italian Grill.
How does Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Italian Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italian Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Italian Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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