Penello's Italian Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Penello's Italian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Food stored on floor observed cooking oil on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Penello's Italian Cuisine's latest score of 86 falls below the Marianna average of 93. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steal scrubber pad in sink in main kitchen area. Scrubber pad in bar hand sink used for other purposes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to hand sink in kitchen not secured for protection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
86
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on dishe machine in dish area. Manager removed spray bottle and placed it in proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chips and tortillas in kitchen not covered for protection. Manager had employees cover the products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
74
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat oranges in walk -in cooler. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor observed cooking oil on floor near cook line. Operator correct during time of inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lemons and limes. Manager moved shell eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 1 white cutting board with deep grooves and black/gray mold-like substance. Also observed large can opener soiled with accumulation of food debris. Manager took cutting board and can opener to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed salsa being held on time and no written plan for use of time as a public health control. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 unlabeled spray bottles containing a yellow substance. Manager labeled 2 spray bottles as bleach and 1 spray bottle as grill cleaner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 4 full tea urns uncovered. Food handler covered tea urns with plastic wrap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and chips stored on floor. Manager moved to a shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese slices 54F, ham 55F, hot dogs 55F, chorizo 53F, queso 54F, whole milk 56F ambient, cooked chicken 54F, bologna slices 55F, sour cream 54F, salsa 53F, cooked ground beef 57F, refried beans 55F, raw beef 54F, raw steak 55F, raw chicken 54F, raw shell eggs 56F ambient inside walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese slices 54F, ham 55F, hot dogs 55F, chorizo 53F, queso 54F, whole milk 56F ambient, cooked chicken 54F, bologna slices 55F, sour cream 54F, salsa 53F, cooked ground beef 57F, refried beans 55F, raw beef 54F, raw steak 55F, raw chicken 54F, raw shell eggs 56F ambient inside walk-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a yellow substance. Manager labeled spray bottle as grill cleaner at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dish machine and sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed salsa being held on time and no written plan for use of time as a public health control
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on cooked chicken and cooked ground beef inside walk-in cooler. All items prepared and in walk-in cooler since yesterday, per manager.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pablano peppers stored in chest freezer and double door reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloths chlorine sanitizing solution at 0ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of white substance stored underneath tea dispensers. Manager labeled container as sugar at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and chips stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink next to cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with grease/food debris on double door reach in cooler next to cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
33
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Sep 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penello's Italian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penello's Italian Cuisine on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Penello's Italian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor observed cooking oil on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Penello's Italian Cuisine.
How does Penello's Italian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Marianna?
Penello's Italian Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Marianna average of 93.
Has Penello's Italian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Penello's Italian Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Penello's Italian Cuisine 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 Penello's Italian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Penello's Italian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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