Touch of Italy
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Touch of Italy, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average New Smyrna Beach facility scores 72, putting Touch of Italy on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth 2 days ago **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - various surfaces heavily soiled, including bottom prep table shelf in the dish area, interior dough containers used to hold equipment, sides of cooking equipment, around microwave, underneath cooking equipment, around stove burners, bottom of mixer, walk in cooler shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Large improvement, soil still present **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Large improvement, soil still present **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wire shelving rusted, coating peeling off, Edesa cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled in areas under cooking equipment, dish machine, three compartment sink, prep tables, storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Large improvement, soil still present **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
67
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44F and 45F. White door reach in cooler. Some were out and returned to cooler per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on chemical container under dish machine 1 on cutting board 1 under dunnage rack in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 under prep table next to three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - heavy soil interior pizza cooler, around rim, gasket area - ice/debris/water, bottom interior of freezer in front of handsink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Server employed approximately 2 months **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broth 2 days ago **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging next to back door **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 on bottom prep table shelf 1 inside dining area cabinet. 1 on the floor outside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled in areas under cooking equipment, dish machine, three compartment sink, prep tables, storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - various surfaces heavily soiled, including bottom prep table shelf in the dish area, interior dough containers used to hold equipment, sides of cooking equipment, around microwave, underneath cooking equipment, around stove burners, bottom of mixer, walk in cooler shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wire shelving rusted, coating peeling off, Edesa cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
25
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Edesa cooler shelving - dough pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine, three compartment sink, ice machine, prep table in waitstation, large amount of debris under cookline equipment, soda syrup and debris is storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Improvement **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom prep table shelving on cookline - wire shelving - bottom of mixer - reach in freezer around the gaskets and door - under grill, exterior microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Improvement **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior pizza cooler; - can opener blade - interior ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Katie no proof of food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Edesa cooler shelving - dough pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine, three compartment sink, ice machine, prep table in waitstation, large amount of debris under cookline equipment, soda syrup and debris is storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom prep table shelving on cookline - wire shelving - bottom of mixer - reach in freezer around the gaskets and door - under grill, exterior microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - Mixing paddle sauce along the stem - pans stored above prep table in front of three compartment sink exterior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray over flour **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Wire racks, Edesa cooler - ice machine door
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of soda on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauce, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom prep table shelf
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter
38-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near dish machine
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, slimy substance, light buildup
22-20-5
Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Pizza cooler
14-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
41
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on the wall behind dish machine 1 on the wall behind ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 1 inside of large pot on hot water heater. 4 inside utensils drawer across from dish machine 2 on bottom prep table shelf 1 on caster under oven **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in the dining room corner booth area **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 1 on silverware in dining room **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employees with no food handler training **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior Can opener blade Interior oven - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: microwave interior **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen, heavy soil on the cookline and in dry storage **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Cookline area and corner under three compartment sink. Large improvement in other areas **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front area - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Cookline **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Shelving rusted/ chipped coating, Edesa cooler - gaskets torn/pizza cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under a booth, dining room 3 on the floor women's restroom Approximately 10 stuck to poster tape near back door. 5+ in flour under shelving, dry storage 1 on the back door frame Approximately 5-10 the base of the mixer 4 on the bottom table across from dish machine 1 on the dish machine 1 on the wall behind 3 compartment sink Approximately 10+ on the floor along front counter 3 on dry storage boxes 1 on the wire shelf in the Hallway 1 on the wall next to the hand sink 5+ on the floor under three compartment sink Approximately 10 on the floor behind freezer/mixer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 1 on the floor next to mixer 1 under three compartment sink. 1 along wall under front counter 1 on the ceiling in dry storage room 1 on dry storage door frame **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
45
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as required. Pizza by the sliced **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of pizza cooler: ham, deli meat 47F, ham, sliced cheese, cooked chicken 46F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on the wall behind dish machine 1 on the wall behind ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in the dining room corner booth area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior Can opener blade Interior oven
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. New employees with no food handler training **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging along the back wall
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under a booth, dining room 3 on the floor women's restroom Approximately 10 stuck to poster tape near back door. 5+ in flour under shelving, dry storage 1 on the back door frame Approximately 5-10 the base of the mixer 4 on the bottom table across from dish machine 1 on the dish machine 1 on the wall behind 3 compartment sink Approximately 10+ on the floor along front counter 3 on dry storage boxes 1 on the wire shelf in the Hallway 1 on the wall next to the hand sink 5+ on the floor under three compartment sink Approximately 10 on the floor behind freezer/mixer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Shelving rusted/ chipped coating, Edesa cooler - gaskets torn/pizza cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep table next to three compartment sink/corner under three comp sink
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen, heavy soil on the cookline and in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handsink drain
29-11-4
26
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and degreaser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn, pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving on cookline, bottoms prep table shelving and exterior microwave, cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wire shelving coating chipping off, shelving rusts, Edesa cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained - light buildup can opener blade corrected on site - interior left oven black char buildup - bottoms shelf reach in freezer in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: can opener and can opener complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. edesa **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Bottom prep table shelf around microwave - walk in cooler shelving - dust on top of hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.front counter area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Along wall under cooking equipment - soda machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired and no other CFM for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenny 9/17/23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained - light buildup can opener blade corrected on site - interior left oven black char buildup - bottoms shelf reach in freezer in storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: can opener and can opener complied **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Along wall under cooking equipment - soda machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.front counter area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Bottom prep table shelf around microwave - walk in cooler shelving - dust on top of hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. edesa **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
55
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. a¿¿ Feta 52F, left out after making an order - cooked chicken 49F, boiled eggs 44F, ham 47F. Underneath pizza cooler. Operator stated items out for orders during lunch **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in box of lids dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired and no other CFM for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenny 9/17/23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained - light buildup can opener blade corrected on site - interior left oven black char buildup - bottoms shelf reach in freezer in storage room **Warning**
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. Employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on the floor in front of Edesa cooler on cookline - 1 in cardboard box in dry storage - 1 on floor in halfway - 1 on floor under slicer in storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Along wall under cooking equipment - soda machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.front counter area **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Bottom prep table shelf around microwave - walk in cooler shelving - dust on top of hood **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Pizza cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. edesa **Warning**
14-33-4
33
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 on side of prep table 1 on exterior walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: 2 on wall in hallway in shelving crevices. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on prep table next to dish area, 1 on the floor on cookline, 1 in a cardboard box in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Several dead **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire shelving in Edesa cooler coating peeling off **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Staining on walls throughout, floor soiled along walls, wall behind dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
64
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 44F, bottom right pizza cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 on side of prep table 1 on exterior walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on prep table next to dish area, 1 on the floor on cookline, 1 in a cardboard box in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire shelving in Edesa cooler coating peeling off **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Staining on walls throughout, floor soiled along walls, wall behind dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
52
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee over 60 days, certificate expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment not maintained in good repair. - Edesa reach in cooler shelving coating chipping off - pizza cooler right side gasket torn/hanging **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
74
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 around pizza cooler, 2 around draft beer drain. 1 on Parmesan shaker in the dining room **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in dish area inside large clean pot, 1 on the floor under dish machine, 1 on the floor cookline, 1 on the wall next to ice machine, 1 on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - On ice, butter 44-45F - shredded cheese 43-47F in pizza cooler top left. Underneath ham 45F, ricotta 45F, cooked chicken 46F, deli meat 45F, sliced cheese 45F - walk in cooler holding marinara 51F, pizza sauce 48F, cannoli filling 48F, pasta 48F, cut tomatoes 49F, chicken broth 49F, butter 48F. Ambient thermometer reading mid 50's. Operator stated thermometer was reading 40F 2 hours prior - server cooler holding butter 49F, 52F, milk 49F overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior pizza reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris - interior ice machine - interior Cookline microwave **Warning**
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. New employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee over 60 days, certificate expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline shelving for microwave/steam table **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White server cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floors heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and along walls **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment not maintained in good repair. - Edesa reach in cooler shelving coating chipping off - pizza cooler right side gasket torn/hanging **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 on water heater, 3 on/near handsink, too many to count on the floor mixed in with other debris throughout **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws in the Mens room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
21
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler wire shelving - Wire shelving throughout kitchen - sides of equipment - bottom prep table shelves on cookline - hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Wire rack next to reach in cooler; wire shelf above steam table; sides of equipment on cookline; hood filters. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wire shelving in reach in cooler rusted/coating peeling off. end of cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Touch of Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Touch of Italy on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Touch of Italy?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Touch of Italy.
How does Touch of Italy compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Touch of Italy most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Touch of Italy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Touch of Italy have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Touch of Italy 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 Touch of Italy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Touch of Italy is inspected around six times per year on average.
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