Like Mike Italian Taste
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Like Mike Italian Taste, the earliest from 2022. Like Mike Italian Taste was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Coconut Grove restaurant, which scores around 68. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pork. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 establishment removed lobby bar and hand sink and moved location of three compartment sink and dish machine. Establishment must submit updated new plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and bathroom hand sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired 10/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice ice.
10-08-5
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over beer bottles in walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.
01C-03-4
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. Provided operator with for employee. Operator and employee reviewed and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at stored on top shelf at rear prep count next to walk in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 package of frozen tuna on storage rack placed to thaw. Chef removed from packaging to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed for cases of plastic water bottles in walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of cooking oil next to exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handle and bread oven handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Mop sink area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for plastic to go plates next to reach in freezer not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed ROP packages of chicken in walk in cooler not date and time marked. As per chef was done less than 24 hours ago.
03G-54-1
50
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Observed packages of Brie in walk in cooler date marked to use by 10/27/24. Establishment stated they will not go more than 48 hours and continue to monitor date and time.
03G-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment receives fresh clams, no tags kept after use.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for frozen fish and octopus done on site with out an approved plan. Establishment states they will no longer use reduced oxygen packaging of seafood items on site.
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at mini oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed service plates at prep table area not inverted.
24-05-4
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh clams, tags provided but last date served not written on clam tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located across from kitchen cookline.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various food items prepared from days before not date marked, stored inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelves above prep cooler and counter not kept inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various food items, such as beef ragu and cream cheese sauces not stored covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter not identified. Observed various plastic containers of nuts, chocolate chips and granola crumbles not identified, stored on top shelves above kitchen prep counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle stored in a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter. Manager discarded plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the clams,mussels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and smoked salmon in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the raw items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored inside the front counter hand wash sink. The operator removed all cups. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle using with flour. The operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Like Mike Italian Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Like Mike Italian Taste on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Like Mike Italian Taste?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Like Mike Italian Taste.
How does Like Mike Italian Taste compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?
Like Mike Italian Taste most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Grove average of 68.
Has Like Mike Italian Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Like Mike Italian Taste have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Like Mike Italian Taste 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 Like Mike Italian Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Like Mike Italian Taste is inspected around two times per year on average.
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