GERALDI'S THE ITALIAN EATING PLACE
1954 BEACH RD, Englewood FL 34223 · 941-473-7933
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jose Valderrama expired 7-20-25.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler over unwashed produce. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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. Repeat 1-31-25
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. Repeat 1-31-25
No running water at outside mop sink. Repeat 1-31-25
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat 1-31-25
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.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 cheese and ham opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 1-17-24
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block with pan in sink and table in front of sink. Operator removed pan and moved table.
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement.
No running water at mop sink. Observed outdoor mop sink does not have running water connected at sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment not longer has copies of Time Control Sheet after being lost during flooding from hurricane. Email operator new copy of Time Control Sheet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage and meatballs prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-17-24
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Standing water in outdoor mop sink. Sink is blocked with leafs and debris.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 sliced cheese prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and meatballs prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Garbage on the ground around garbage can behind store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed buildup of old equipment and materials behind build.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excess of rubbish and old equipment at back of building. Repeat 4-7-23
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.