Stresa Italian Restaurant

2062 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Stresa Italian Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Palm Beach restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 23, 2026

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned bags of raw pork stored over cooked vegetables. Operator moved vegetables to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Advised Operator to date tags from last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line; employee beverage on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler; cooked clams (48°F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white upright reach in freezer; raw hamburgers stored over plastic wrapped dish of cooked escargot. Operator moved escargot. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line flip top reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw scallops. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line flip top cooler; fresh garlic in oil (50°F - Ambient Cooling 1:40pm/50°F - Ambient Cooling 2:17pm). Operator stated fresh garlic in oil prepared at 11:00am, at this rate product will not reach 41°F within 4 hours. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior.

22-20-5

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic handled thank you bags in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal, raw chicken stored above cooked marinara/ meat sauce in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. Discussed with operator **Repeat Violation**

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stresa Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stresa Italian Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stresa Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stresa Italian Restaurant.

How does Stresa Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Stresa Italian Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Stresa Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stresa Italian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stresa Italian Restaurant 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 Stresa Italian Restaurant inspected?

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

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