The Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
The Italian Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Port St. Joe facility scores 84, putting The Italian Kitchen on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of aldente pasta sauce.
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the floor not properly stored.
42-01-4
74
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed information from plan review that establishment must install hand sink on the front line ,which has been installed with hot and cold water. Observed mop sink in position outside but not connected to the plumbing and drainage and there no hot or cold water connection at this time. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting boards.
22-02-4
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
82
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain line coming from the three compartment sink broken from the sink water will run on the floor and not into the drain. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornmeal not labeled on the front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not properly stored.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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. Snapper.
06-09-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch dish machine and three compartment drain lines.
29-44-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler pizza area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in the pizza area.
02D-01-5
45
Feb 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
16-37-1
90
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic serving cup inside the cheese on the cook line reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canola oil setting on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Italian Kitchen on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Italian Kitchen.
How does The Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
The Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has The Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Italian Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Italian Kitchen 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 The Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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