Villa Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Villa Italian Kitchen stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Altamonte Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers have slight build up of dust in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Safe lighting not provided in handwashing, food prep, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. -hood light not working, poor lighting in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
38-02-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tool, laundry detergent on soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
86
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -provided handout to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Operator taking course, time extend 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Training completed, waiting for exam results. Time extend 7 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine slightly soiled. -fan cover in walk-in cooler slightly soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaning brushes in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. -pair of rubber gloves on front counter hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -provided handout to operator. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -for quaternary ammonia in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -dough pans stored under 3 compartment sink on floor. **Warning**
24-26-4
50
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put on gloves to prepare order without washing hands.
12A-07-5
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. -provided copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jonathan Walker 2/1/18
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at from counter by beverage dispenser has pitcher sitting in basin. -hand wash sink by pizza station has cell phone and speaker sitting on basin. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by container of utensils.
31A-09-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by pizza station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot running water at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Water turned off under sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of to go containers on floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -soda syrup spill, floor soiled under shelves in storage room.
36-73-4
39
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Villa Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Villa Italian Kitchen on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Villa Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Villa Italian Kitchen.
How does Villa Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Villa Italian Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Villa Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villa Italian Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Villa Italian Kitchen 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 Villa Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Villa Italian Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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