Italy Bottega

1045 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jul 26, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Italy Bottega's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 26, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Milk and OJ stored in ice bin. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining, slicer blade and guard.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on deli meat reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front line

21-10-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board

14-09-4

Dec 19, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked artichokes 56 degrees Fahrenheit, cut leafy greens 56 degrees Fahrenheit, mozzarella fresh 56 degrees Fahrenheit, **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce 98 degrees Fahrenheit, meat balls 116 degrees Fahrenheit, operator turned up steam table. **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, clams, mussels over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

01C-03-4

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. Cream **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

01C-05-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Italy Bottega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Italy Bottega on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Italy Bottega compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Italy Bottega most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Italy Bottega's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Italy Bottega have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Italy Bottega means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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