Scarpas Italian
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Scarpas Italian stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 85; Scarpas Italian is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of potatoes on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top edges of the white interior panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top section of the dishwasher soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler doors. Salad cooler.
23-03-4
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door at the salad station.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf of prep table acfrom the cook l8ne. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Soiled **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler door. Salad station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf on the table across from the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 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. Shelled eggs over raw shrimp. The shrimp was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew J Krippley 07/10/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of pasta inside the walk in cooler. The product was reform off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On table across from the side by side reach in cooker. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler door. Salad station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf on the table across from the cook line. **Warning**
14-06-4
61
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jake Weathers hired 8 weeks prior as a manager. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 8 servers and cooks working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prosciutto uncovered in reach in freezer. Manager put on pa and covered it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At Salad make line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle spring mix with bare hands to plate, also another cook handled cooked shrimp tails with hands. Manager educated team and had them put gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange Cutting board soiled on salad station. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On salad station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headband in reach in freezer. Discussed proper storage for personal items. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 90f holding whisk and spatula on cook line
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pork in reach in freezer
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scarpas Italian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scarpas Italian on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scarpas Italian?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Scarpas Italian.
How does Scarpas Italian compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Scarpas Italian most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Scarpas Italian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scarpas Italian have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Scarpas 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 Scarpas Italian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scarpas Italian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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