North Italia
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
95
Score
North Italia appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC drawers with gaskets in disrepair across from fryers and hood system not fully functioning. As per staff, contacted tech and will be fixed within 2 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed RIC drawers with gaskets in disrepair across from fryers and hood system not fully functioning. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw short ribs at WIC. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) at RIC across fryers. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Cooling drawers were properly closed to help cool down products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 152.6). **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board at prep area soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided and filled during inspection. Establishment already control products every 4 hours. Could not find form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC drawers with gaskets in disrepair across from fryers and hood system not fully functioning. As per staff, contacted tech and will be fixed within 2 days. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside RIF across WIC. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruit not covered at RIF across from WIC. **Warning**
08B-12-5
43
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled throughout.
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Produce not covered inside walk-in cooler. Giardiniera etc.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on Food preparation, work table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of liquor on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside bread crumbs container, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at shelf by dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware washing area.
36-22-4
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink. Chef cleaned hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen. Employee squeegeed floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Italia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Italia on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Italia?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at North Italia.
How does North Italia compare to other restaurants in Miami?
North Italia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has North Italia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at North Italia have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Italia 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 North Italia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Italia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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