Sisters Italian American Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Sisters Italian American Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Sisters Italian American Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Boca Grande average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap. Operator repaired the dispenser to allow soap to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup in the interior of dish machine. Operator cleaned the interior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution into a clean container and place on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee that handwash sink is strictly for handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between the pizza station and make table. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scratch pads at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron at kitchen and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed vacuum package fish thawed at Make Table. Operator removed from vacuum package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour container exposed to splash at handwash sink due to open lid of the flour container. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator placed the utensils above on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over flour dough at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw shell eggs to a safe locations on the bottom shelf at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed flour container blocking kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the flour container from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator removed the cell phone to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Apr 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over creamer at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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.
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.
11-27-4
70
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage hallway.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cooks prep table in pizza station. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of meatballs on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sisters Italian American Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sisters Italian American Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sisters Italian American Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sisters Italian American Restaurant.
How does Sisters Italian American Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Grande?
Sisters Italian American Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Grande average of 81.
Has Sisters Italian American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sisters Italian American Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sisters Italian American Restaurant 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 Sisters Italian American Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sisters Italian American Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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