Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Riverview average 69, so Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink, replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in croutons.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket and plates not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
61
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or dispenser at hand wash sink next to cooks line at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in prep room at time of inspection.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with old food debris at time of inspection
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee Gatorade drink stored next to food for customers in 3 door reach in cooler at time of inspection.
08B-49-4
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
25
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine next to oil.
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 59 F on counter, employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near bar area temped 73F ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on counter throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pasta on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
27
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-10-23: No proof of food handler certification. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to tea machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in croutons above reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Admin Complaint**
10-01-5
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Edson Sousa
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside soda gun and cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary ammonia **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only proof of one food handler certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in croutons. Operator replaced with a bowl with a handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates in back kitchen not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor near front host stand. Box of chicken breast on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer and chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe.
How does Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe 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 Kitchen Grill & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Kitchen Grill & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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