Rocca Trattoria Italian
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
86
Score
Rocca Trattoria Italian has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Lighthouse Point restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
29
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (61F) and heavy cream (63F) stored in single door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight in unit per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (61F) and heavy cream (63F) stored in single door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight in unit per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutter stored in utensil water 73F at pizza prep station. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pans stored not inverted in dry storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen and at ware wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of single door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cleaned container stored on cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Ice machine filter on ice machine in dry storage area. 2. Gaskets on four drawer reach in cooler beneath grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect zapper installed over food prep table and food service film storage rack in dry storage area. Operator removed zapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
41
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish stored over opened gallon of milk in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty can in basin of the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bruschetta, cooked veal, and cooked pasta, prepared more than 48hrs per operator, no date marking. Operator dated all three items 01-16-24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles on rack at the warewash sink. Operator labeled degreaser and windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in dirty mop water by back door.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at food prep table in the kitchen unlabeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container stored in and used to dispense sugar and salt. Operator replaced with scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on food prep table in kitchen. White cutting board on reach in flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry pasta in boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in the wall behind door leading to dining area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container in storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets on all three reach-in cooler units in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers and coffee pot after cleaning, stored on shelf above the triple sink.
16-46-4
32
Nov 18, 2022
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.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's rest room
32-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocca Trattoria Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocca Trattoria Italian on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocca Trattoria Italian?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rocca Trattoria Italian.
How does Rocca Trattoria Italian compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?
Rocca Trattoria Italian most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lighthouse Point average of 80.
Has Rocca Trattoria Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rocca Trattoria Italian have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rocca Trattoria Italian 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 Rocca Trattoria Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocca Trattoria Italian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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