Italian Kitchen (The)
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Italian Kitchen (The), the earliest from 2022. Italian Kitchen (The) was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Italian Kitchen (The)'s 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover focaccia bread in walk in. Operator covered bread with butcher paper **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Bo
53B-02-5
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. 2 new hires. Printed forms for operator. Employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese in pizza cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All certificates expired June 2025 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice bath at servers station Blue cheese dressing 66f. Cut tomatoes 71f. In service for 2 hours. Employee moved items to walk in to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Danielle exp 8/23/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male cooks
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over mussels/clams in reach in freezer
08A-17-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
58
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over ready to eat ham in small flip top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle dish pit area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled fish batter in container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on exhaust fan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas not time marked. Just cooked 45 minutes ago. Pizza cook is new, educated on procedures. Now all time marked, no stop sale issued **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in front sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear cleaner **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on server **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on exhaust fan **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hamburger patties in rear reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italian Kitchen (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italian Kitchen (The) on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italian Kitchen (The)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Italian Kitchen (The).
How does Italian Kitchen (The) compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Italian Kitchen (The) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Italian Kitchen (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Italian Kitchen (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Italian Kitchen (The) 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 (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Kitchen (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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