Italiano's
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Italiano's has 16 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Italiano's 33 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
16
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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. See stop sale. Observed pizza keep on time control for food safety not properly time marked. Employee stated pizza had been made 30 minutes prior to and then marked time for it.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticides in back of kitchen stored under table at dishwasher area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, cooked pasta and breaded chicken in reach-in cooler and freezer. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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. Observed sliced cheese and cold cuts in reach-in cooler,employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside the back door of storage area at back of bar and dining room. Plan show ice machine is to be located inside store room next to mop sink. Repeat from last inspection 7-9-25 **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed dishwasher machine floor at back of kitchen in worn and in repair.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at pizza area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unapproved outdoor ice machine is not secured.
08B-62-4
33
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door. Plan show ice machine should be located inside in back storage room. Operator has 60 days to correct and move ice machine or submit new plans to Plan Review Department for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door. Plan show ice machine should be located inside in back storage room. Operator has 60 days to correct and move ice machine or submit new plans to Plan Review Department for approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Observed at time of inspection, there is no plan review paperwork submitted in the on-base system or with the Plan Review Department. Operator still has ice machine located outside at back of building when plans indicate it should be on inside of building. Operator has placed an overhead cover above ice machine and locked and secured it, but has not submitted to plan review for changes. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Repeat 11 a' 12a' 24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable **Time Extended**
36-12-4
86
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: License has not been renewed and is expired from 12-1-24 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door. Plan show ice machine should be located inside in back storage room. Operator has 60 days to correct and move ice machine or submit new plans to Plan Review Department for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door. Plan show ice machine should be located inside in back storage room. Operator has 60 days to correct and move ice machine or submit new plans to Plan Review Department for approval. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Repeat 11 a' 12a' 24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
74
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Informed operator they may use the dishwasher to wash dishes and equipment, but must then sanitize in three compartment sink and air dry. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. See stop sale. Observed assorted pizzas. Sold by the slice at front counter with no times for time control marked. Employee stated some of the pizzas had been put out three hours prior and one pizza four hours prior which they were about to dispose of. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed non food grade 3-in-1 oil bottle on shelf above make table and food at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer on counter next soda machine by bar over shaker jars of cheese and seasonings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by pizza station, end of cooks line, and bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door. Plan show ice machine should be located inside in back storage room. Operator has 60 days to correct and move ice machine or submit new plans to Plan Review Department for approval. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer on counter next soda machine by bar over shaker jars of cheese and seasonings. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors at Cook's line and dishwasher area no longer smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Repeat 11 a¿¿ 12a¿¿ 24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks at bar, back storage room and outside by ice machine. None of them were secured. Repeat 11 a¿¿ 12a¿¿ 24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom, doors in dining area near bar are not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is located outside by back door and it is unprotected and unsecured. Repeated 11-12-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-62-4
30
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Carbon dioxide tanks are not secured at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed ice machine is still located outside instead for being installed inside as per plans,and is not covered or secured. **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishwasher ware and equipment. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishwasher ware and equipment. Repeat 12-20-23 and 9-9-24 **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed 4 pizzas on front counter for sale by the slice time marked 11am, all still out at 4:20pm. Observed operator disposed of all 4 pizza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed 4 large pizzas not time marked on them and cook stated they were made in the afternoon before he came in to work. **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No proof of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2024-09-11: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
50
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed 4 pizzas on front counter for sale by the slice time marked 11am, all still out at 4:20pm. Observed operator disposed of all 4 pizza. **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at pizza station make table cooler. pizza station:sausage (55F - Cold Holding); slice meatballs (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); dice ham (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Operator disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 pizzas on front counter for sale by the slice time marked 11am, all still out at 4:20pm. Observed operator disposed of all 4 pizza. Observed the following at pizza station make table cooler. pizza station:sausage (55F - Cold Holding); slice meatballs (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); dice ham (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Operator disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dishwasher ware and equipment. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with trash bags and glasses in sink. Observed handwashing sink at bar area with sanitation bucket and spray bottles in sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-20-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**
53A-11-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks outside back door and at bar area not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee at pizza station with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floors in kitchen not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers at dish rack in back of kitchen cracked and broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed portable steam well next to soiled dish side of 3 compartment sink and bucket of sanitizer and soiled silverware in water. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at pizza station. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 12-20-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food preparation. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine is outside back door of restaurant and unprotected and unsecured. Plans approved by Plan review department for remold show ice machine located in back room of new dining room and bar area. Operator did not follow plans and ice machine needs to be relocated or approved by plan review for outdoor location. **Warning**
08B-62-4
12
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. See stop sale. Observed pizza by the slice not time marked. Employee state pizza was remove from oven and placed out for sale 1 hour prior. Observed employee time mark pizza. Repeat 8-3-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 parts per million for dish ware sanitation. Repeat 8-3-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. Observed sliced cheese, cold cuts and cream all that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink at back of kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by small reach-in cooler and push cart. Observed employees move items blocking hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, pasta and meatballs in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen. Repeat 8-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking at pizza station and cooks line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line and pizza station. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 8-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 8-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
43
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 parts per million for dish ware sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed ham and cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed provolone cheese, ham and ricotta cheese all that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
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 2023-10-02: No proof of Food Handlers Training: at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 5-4-23. Gave operator hard copy of Employee Health Agreement and observed current employees sign form. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed Employee Health Agreement forms have not been signed by permit holder. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and sausage prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 5-4-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed lasagna, cooked sausage, pasta, cooked beef in reach-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute at soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed mold-like substance on chute of ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 5-4-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: No copy of last inspection available at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
50
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed Roasted tomato soup in steam table at 112F employee stated it had been reheated over 1.5 hours prior. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperatures: Pizza station ; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut sausage (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (60F); Tall cooler: butter packs (50F - Cold Holding); bulk butter (58F - Cold Holding); all potential hazardous products had been less then four hours , operator iced down products . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in trap at floor by make table at door to kitchen. Observed 10 roaches under hand sink and small refrigerator by back hall door to kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed that establishment does not have any potable water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee failed to wash hands due to no potable water the restaurant. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lasagna in reach-in cooler at 46F made and placed in reach-in cooler more then 24 prior to cool down. Proper cooling temperature not reached. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of burn gel on counter at pizza make table. Observed employee remove burn gel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat 1-24-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer for the location. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Repeat 1-24-23 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in make table and small reach-in cooler made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-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. Observed some food safety cards are expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 1-24-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in trap on floor by make table at door to kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler. Observed shattered glass on door of microwave. Repeat 1-24-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink by the pizza oven. **Warning**
31B-04-4
17
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 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. See stop sale. Observed no time marked on pizza by the slice. Operator stated it was prepared 2 hour prior. Observed employee mark approximate times on pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage ad reference material.
11-07-5
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. Observed assorted deli meats and cheese opened and cut onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by pizza oven with plastic containers in it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by pizza oven.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
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.
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. Observed lasagna made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in coolers at pizza station and kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in front of pizza area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed crack lid container on containers of pizza sauce.
14-38-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth kept on counter at pizza make table.
21-09-4
Basic - Cutting board at kitchen make table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of mold-like substance on chute of ice machine at soda machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Italiano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Italiano's on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Italiano's?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Italiano's.
How does Italiano's compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Italiano's most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.
Has Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italiano's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Italiano's 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 Italiano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italiano's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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