FERRARO'S ITALIAN GRILLE
8348 US HWY 301 N, Parrish FL 34219 · 941.723.1111
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
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. Observed no written plan on site.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 Salmon filets stored in reach in cooler on cook line thawed and not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded filets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in soda dispenser soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized chute.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to salad cooler used as dump sink.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used as scoop in parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 9 Salmon filets stored in reach in cooler on cook line thawed and not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded filets.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on phone stand stored on shelf above pizza making station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under dish machine soiled.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters soiled.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator placed a new sanitizer and retested to at 100ppm.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle his phone then handle a knife without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on top of a reach in freezer. Operator removed the bottles.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Operator had them wash their hands in a proper sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back prep hand sink used as a dump sink. Reviewed with the operator its proper use.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the far left make table cutting board heavily grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the back prep hand sink without a sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm. Owner primed machine and tested at 100ppm.
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. Observed no written plan on site.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on 2 flip top cooles.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it. Owner labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed some employees expired 5/24. Owner will recertify.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Owner labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and wall soiled in rear of kitchen. Observed ceiling vents/ tiles soiled. Wall beneath vents soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single door flip top cutting board grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on 2 door flip top cooler rusted.
Food stored on floor. Observed cheese stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. Owner moved off the floor.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Owner called company and set appointment for service. Owner set up 3 part sink to sanitize dishes until machine is repaired.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove base in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/cracked thought out the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observe marinara sauce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood vents over grill area soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Owner removed.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips on site.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at servers station. Owner labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance buildup.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed grill spatulas stored between wall and knife block. Owner removed spatulas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove base to left of walk-in cooler door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink cup on cutting board of reach in cooler. Owner removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, purse and speaker on food prep table next to raw chicken. Owner moved items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on pizza station not wearing hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in dish room area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no labels. Owner labeled bottles.
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.