Osteria Del Teatro

1666 79 St Causeway Ste 102, North Bay Village, FL 33141
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Osteria Del Teatro has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in North Bay Village average 69, so Osteria Del Teatro trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near ice machine not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above entrance of walk in cooler and dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above entrance of walk in cooler and dry storage showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in side of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above bulb in walk in cooler missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink near dish machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 7 tanks not adequately secured near ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at room near ice machine, 1 missing in storage room near dish area and 1 missing in front of walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing damage in storage room near dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bay of onions and bag of carrots stored on floor at storage area near dish machine. Observed case of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb inside of walk in cooler missing light shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
50
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 120 F inside water, but warmer was not functioning. Employee reheated the marinara at 169 F . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Some debris on can opener . Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen used to drain products. Employee removed the drain. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked penne pasta inside walk. In cooler with no date marking. As per employee , pasta was cooked on Saturday 6/8.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to serve lobster sauce. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like on reach in cooler gaskets at the expo service station.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jun 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check quat sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
86
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osteria Del Teatro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osteria Del Teatro on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Osteria Del Teatro?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Osteria Del Teatro.

How does Osteria Del Teatro compare to other restaurants in North Bay Village?

Osteria Del Teatro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Bay Village average of 69.

Has Osteria Del Teatro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Del Teatro have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Osteria Del Teatro 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 Osteria Del Teatro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Del Teatro is inspected around three times per year on average.