EMILIANO ITALIAN GREATNESS
4115 SOUTH STATE RD 7 STE Z, Lake Worth FL 33449 · 561-758-8360
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 33 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table raw shell egg wash (62F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, discussed with operator who placed product on ice bath.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Cook on duty, without proof of food handler training, hired for more than 60 days.
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink. Manager contacted technician for dishwasher and started using 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1). In pizza flip top cooler, Mozzarella Cheese Log (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food moved from walk in cooler, and placed in flip top cooler and held for approximately 1 hour. Food was moved back to walk in cooler. 2), In flip top cooler Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding, per operator,food not prepped or portioned today, food moved from walk in cooler to flip top cooler and held for approximately 35 minutes. Food was moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris and grease. Manager removed can opener from table to be washed.
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. Cook on duty, without proof of food handler training, hired for more than 60 days.
Food stored on floor. Box of pancetta stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager placed box on shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer stored in bucket on floor at cook line. Employee removed sanitizer from floor.
Oct 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who removed product.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and without washing hands handled container of raw fish in reach in cooler, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature less than 160F) discussed with operator who ran machine multiple times after retesting Dishwasher (Temperature 160F+)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler tiramisu cream with raw shell egg whites, stored above bread dough, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table raw shell egg wash (62F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, discussed with operator who placed product on ice bath.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above bottles of seasonings, discussed with operator who removed product.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment sells house made tiramisu with a cream topping made wic raw shell egg whites and is not cooked, discussed with operator to add asterisk to menu item to identify it as having a raw ingredient.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 2.5 lb can artichokes dented on seam. See stop sale.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and garbage can and then handled clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped plate of raw beef stored over ready to eat pancetta. Operator moved raw beef below pancetta.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Advised Operator of shell-stock tag maintenance requirements.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers beef carpaccio served raw and not identified as being raw. Operator added asterisk next to beef carpaccio and next to consumer advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while portioning dough at prep station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor- bucket of Demi glaze in walk-in freezer Stored properly
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Ownership stated No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature.
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