A TOUCH OF ITALY PIZZA AND PASTA
455 E HIGHLAND BLVD, Inverness FL 34452
Last inspected Mar 28, 2024 · 13 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
JAN 24
MAR 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 live roach in men's restroom 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024007284 | Jan 18, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | — |
| 3--2023047151 | Jul 12, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023027022 | May 10, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area Multiple damaged and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
Mar 27, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 live roach in men's restroom 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area Multiple damaged and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
Mar 26, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 live roach in men's restroom 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area Multiple damaged and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
Mar 26, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 live roach in men's restroom 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
Dead roaches on premises. 10 approximate dead roaches in sticky traps under hand wash sink in cook line area 1 dead roach on floor in prep area by vertical cooler 2 dead roaches on floor by hot water heater
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area Multiple damaged and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
Mar 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind dish machine 1 live roach in men's restroom 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham in vertical cooler by front counter
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth and knife in hand wash sink in pizza area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator printed and filled out during inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 10 approximate dead roaches in sticky traps under hand wash sink in cook line area 1 dead roach on floor in prep area by vertical cooler 2 dead roaches on floor by hot water heater
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area Multiple damaged and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area Interior of microwave soiled
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room.
Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
Jan 20, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room.
Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area
Jan 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the side of vertical reach in cooler in pizza area 2 live roaches under pizza topping cooler 2 live roaches on floor behind fryer in kitchen area 3 live roaches on the floor in men's restroom 1 live roach under soda machine in server station
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on bottom shelf in reach in cooler across from fryer 1 dead roach behind vertical reach in freezer in kitchen 2 dead roaches in men's restroom
Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area
Jan 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the side of vertical reach in cooler in pizza area 2 live roaches under pizza topping cooler 2 live roaches on floor behind fryer in kitchen area 3 live roaches on the floor in men's restroom 1 live roach under soda machine in server station
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in vertical cooler in server area Sliced deli meat in vertical reach in cooler in pizza area
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on bottom shelf in reach in cooler across from fryer 1 dead roach behind vertical reach in freezer in kitchen 2 dead roaches in men's restroom
Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area
Jan 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of ibuprofen stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen area
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cucumbers for salad cooler with 1 glove on hand holding knife and other hand without glove holding cucumber. Discussed with operator.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the side of vertical reach in cooler in pizza area 2 live roaches under pizza topping cooler 2 live roaches on floor behind fryer in kitchen area 3 live roaches on the floor in men's restroom 1 live roach under soda machine in server station
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in vertical cooler in server area Sliced deli meat in vertical reach in cooler in pizza area
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle hung on sink next to ice machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on bottom shelf in reach in cooler across from fryer 1 dead roach behind vertical reach in freezer in kitchen 2 dead roaches in men's restroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza
Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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. Emailed form to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area Kitchen area Floors in dry storage area not smooth/durable. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in dining room area
Jul 13, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator
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.
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. Emailed form to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area Kitchen area Floors in dry storage area not smooth/durable. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in dining room area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in in 3 compartment sink area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza reach in cooler in cook line area
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from serving a table, placed glove on and plated food without hand wash.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sliced tomatoes for bruschetta Toast points Discussed
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry storage room
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in freezer in cook line area
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In cabinet in server area Roach egg sack in cabinet in server area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage room 3 rodent droppings on floor under metal rack in dry storage room 5 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room next to mixer 1 rodent dropping on floor under tea machine in server area 36 approximate rodent droppings on floor under metal storage rack in cook line area 17 rodent droppings in storage cabinet next to pizza making area 5 rodent droppings on floor under hand wash sink by pizza oven 18 approximate rodent droppings on floor under pizza oven 40 approximate rodent droppings on floor under metal rack between deep fryer and stove in cook line area
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. Emailed form to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in hand wash sink in cook line area. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
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.
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. Emailed form to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced turkey and ham in salad cooler in server station Fried egg plant in reach in cooler in cook line area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area Kitchen area Floors in dry storage area not smooth/durable. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in dining room area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under cabinet in server area
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in dry storage
Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in in 3 compartment sink area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza reach in cooler in cook line area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.