Osteria Italian Kitchen

8266 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Osteria Italian Kitchen has been inspected five times since 2022. Osteria Italian Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Champions Gate restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing electrical cords on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for chef Neil. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: No proof for any employee working today and no employee wants to take responsibility for any action. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: No info or certification for manager or employees. (4 employees, none will step up to take responsibility for anything) **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: No device other than thermometer as part of machine. **Admin Complaint**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue ice bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Ice bin, blue bucket cracked and chipped at call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long boards at cook line heavily grooved and stained.. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: All cutting boards heavily grooved and pitted. Long boards heavily grooved and stained. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
67
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (116F - Hot Holding Advised operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher trays blocking hand sink advised operator to move when possible **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing rag in hand sink at bar Operator removed rag
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of prep table next to slicer Lottery ticket cellphone spare change above salad prep area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans next to ice machine
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on salad prep area are broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw shrimp in freezer on floor Advised operator to pick up off floor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar handwash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Lemonade on back prep table next to slicer Employee threw away **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osteria Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osteria Italian Kitchen on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Osteria Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Champions Gate?

Osteria Italian Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Champions Gate average of 79.

Has Osteria Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Osteria Italian Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Osteria Italian Kitchen 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 Osteria Italian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Italian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.