APULIA OSTERIA ITALIANA
8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT 15, Placida FL 33946
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop bucket on the floor at mop sink. Operator placed the wet mop to hang to allow airflow to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the flour container.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open dairy creamer not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the dairy creamer.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with the lids.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at Reach in Drawers. Operated cleaned and sanitized the handles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline with no hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with full container of chlorine sanitizer. Observed 100ppm on test strip.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink next to back entrance of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw calamari over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer not date marked at Display Cooler Unit at prep area. Operator date marked the food item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cube at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked veal not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator provided hair restraint to his employee.
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.