FLORIDINO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
30650 HWY 27, Lake Hamilton FL 33851 · 863.353.2670
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dish room
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by back door
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Diced ham in hand washing by the kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned out sink and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hand bang on the dish washer at the bar, employee removed hand bag.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open grease receptacle operator closed lid.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lip and sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dish machine not testing. Have two other means of wear washing.
Food stored on floor. Peppercinis stored on floor. Manager removed and placed on shelf.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in dish room
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain in dish room backing up. Waste water flowed into another drain in dish room. Employee cleaned out drain, cleaned and sanitized floor
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 57, placed in ice bath
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwashing sink. Reviewed handwashing sink for handwashing only.
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.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flies on sticky tape throughout kitchen. Manager removed and discarded.
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 fish thawing and bags not cut. Operator cut bags.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to clean pots
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets Manager moved items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Box of flatbread in walk in freezer on floor Employee moved items off floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom hand sink Handwashing sink by employee restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks Gasket on door frame of walk in cooler Beer cooler gasket soiled - manger cleaned during inspection
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On expo line manager moved sanitizer bucket
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand washing sink. Location at hand washing sink at near front counter entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized shield.
Faucet handle for hot water stripped at hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape touching top of refrigerator at kitchen entrance. Operator removed sticky tape.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. By server station. Employee removed from the floor and placed near ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the bar.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. manicotti 53F Operator voluntarily discarded
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Cigarettes on top of alcohol receiving order. Employee removed cigarettes.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 53 F degrees. Operator has maintenance checking the issue AS OF 12:11 pm temperature is 42F DEGREES
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Stored at the bar and server station
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop and sanitized.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 46f time temperature was taken was 11:45 In walk-in cooler for 24 hours. Operator throughout all chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 46f In walk-in cooler for 24 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at expo window. Operator refilled paper towels.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken cooked 4-7-24 at 10:00 time temperature was taken was 11:45. No temperature monitoring done.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on inside tray of ice machine not touching ice. Operator removed tray and washed immediately.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator relocated all cups.
Food stored on floor. Chicken and pepperoni stored on the floor in freezer. Cheese stored on floor In walk-in cooler. Operator picked boxes off the floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to pick up window.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris In walk-in cooler and freezer.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Boxes of hoagies buns on freezer floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
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.