Made in Italy
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Made in Italy stretching back to 2022. Made in Italy was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Venice restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes on counter at cooks line at 57F. Employee stated items had been out for 1 hour and then returned item to reach-in cooler stand up cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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 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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat from last inspection 2-24-25
11-05-4
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 - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat from last inspection 2-24-25 **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner on bottom shelf of table at cooks line next to clean equipment and bread crumbs. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 12-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at rear prep room and bar area.
41-24-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide in back storage and liquor room. Repeat 12-18-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
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/. Manager on duty has expired certificate. Sandra Maribel Martinez Hernandez 7-20-18.
53A-03-7
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eggplant parmigiana prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in main kitchen cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in rear prep room across from walk-in-freezer.
35B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
33
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground raw sausage in top section make table reach-in cooler at cooks line at 56F and butter at 52F.Cook stated he refilled items 1 hour prior, both was filled 2 inches above the cold hold line of the pan. Observed cook remove extra sausage and butter place into tall reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 later sausage 42F, butter 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and clams over cooked pasta and vegetables in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed employee move all items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed operator remove and wash scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
67
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of can food and plastic jugs of oil on floor in back dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Observed cases of canned tomatoes stored on floor in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Repeat 8-4-22 **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects at back produce and dry storage area. Landing on wall and produce cases. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, calamari, clam and ground pork over ready to eat pasta and sauce in reach-in cooler make table at cooks line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Sergio Arana-Martinez has been in manager position for over day and does not have manager training. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen at prep table soiled. Repeat 8-4-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar salad dressing made with raw shell eggs not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge at start of inspection was not able to answer questions about dishwasher station or where sanitizer test strips were located. General manager showed up and was able to answer questions. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed new copy to operator and observed it printed snd posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 8-4-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board at kitchen prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-4-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 8-4-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
27
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides in in mop closet.
41-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area at bar. Observed operator remove strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at salad station soiled.
22-02-4
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, cooked octopus, and sauces in reach-in cooler in prep area prepared onsite as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at service bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line salad station.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions, potatoes and carrots on floor in back prep room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small microwave at cooks line with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers at cooks line not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Made in Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Made in Italy on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Made in Italy?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Made in Italy.
How does Made in Italy compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Made in Italy most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Made in Italy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Made in Italy have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Made in Italy 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 Made in Italy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Made in Italy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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