Taste of Italy at Palm Beach
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Taste of Italy at Palm Beach appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “rodent activity present as evidenced”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Palm Beach restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table next to food/equipment. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind cook top/stove. Approximately 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of pizza oven. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on prep table. 5 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/front counter. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under behind refrigeration/triple sink. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage closets. Advised Operator to remove droppings clean/sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times (blocked by storage of multiple items). Advised Operator to remove. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Advised Operator to provide paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation (in kitchen on cook line) or other restricted area. Employee left kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
61
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table across from cook line. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on prep table next to pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen inside dough mixer bowl. 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on food storage shelves next to/over flip top cooler. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on table next to pizza by the slice held using time as a public health control. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cook line. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen inside closet(s) along rear wall. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in hallway between rear exit/ inside public bathroom. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor behind front counter. 3 rodent droppings on floor in dining room. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table. 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under triple sink. 1 rodent dropping on floor in public bathroom. Approximately 100 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under cooking equipment. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in dry storage closet. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor behind chest freezer. Approximately 10 rodent droppings under display/drink coolers/front counter. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
Jan 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 200+ rodent droppings throughout kitchen. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor in dining room/hallway/public bathroom. 3 rodent droppings on front counter. 2 rodent droppings on dining room tables. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Approximately 100+ rodent droppings found throughout establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
70
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over pepperoni and cooked beef meatballs at reach in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. At walk in cooler: tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Thank you to go bag covering and in direct contact with chicken at walk in cooler, chicken stored in thank you to go bag at reach in freezer. Operator removed from bags and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
55
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2022. As per Operator he paid. Called office. As per office military discount marked. Office removed military discount. Operator will pay remaining fee.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light yellow color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Italy at Palm Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Italy at Palm Beach on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Italy at Palm Beach?
Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of Italy at Palm Beach.
How does Taste of Italy at Palm Beach compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Taste of Italy at Palm Beach most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Taste of Italy at Palm Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Italy at Palm Beach have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Italy at Palm Beach 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 Taste of Italy at Palm Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Italy at Palm Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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