Italiano's
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Italiano's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a whisk stored inside the handwashing sink in the back area of the kitchen. The operator removed the whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoop s in flour. The operator removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use utensil stored inside 77F standing water. The operator removed the utensil from the utensil.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Feb 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on outside hose.
29-34-4
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 2024-02-09: 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above make table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above make table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above make table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Hole in or other damage to wall above make table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. See stop sale. Observed pizza by the slice not time marked. Observed operator stated pizza were put out at 11:45am. Observed operator mark times accordingly on pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf above clean pans and containers next to stove. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 000 parts per million chlorine at dish machine. Observed employee prime sanitizer and retest at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Observed operator clean can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on oven in kitchen. Observed operator remove tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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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 Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Italiano's compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Italiano's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 78.
Has Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Italiano's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Italiano's 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 Italiano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Italiano's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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