Italian Kitchen

300 Summer Bay Blvd, Clermont, FL 34714

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Italian Kitchen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Clermont facility scores 68, putting Italian Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

16-20-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -precooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding), front counter, per operator held more than four hours

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding), less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill., 20 minutes later 43F precooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding), front counter, per operator held more than four hours. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -quaternary ammonia 500+++, operator diluted, 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board in kitchen

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen and ice maker at pool bar.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on make table/reach in cooler on front line

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area under grates on pizza oven -caulking on wall behind triple sink -underside of hood over pizza oven -exterior portable ice container at pool bat

23-03-4

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Work order in **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on top of ice machine. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at prep table

22-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at beer taps

29-49-6

Basic - Stored food not covered, pizza crust in freezer. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Italian Kitchen on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Italian Kitchen.

How does Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Italian Kitchen most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Italian Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Italian Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Italian Kitchen inspected?

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

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