IT ITALIAN TRATTORIA
1014 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-450-3439
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a prep cook touching bread with her bare hands.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee use the POS system then put on gloves without washing her hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cutting an apple with her bare hands. The manager stopped her told her to put on gloves and wash the apple.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over ginger in the walk-in cooler. The person in charge moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal cart in front of the hand washing sink in the ware washing area. The food handler moved it.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinsing off dirty dishes in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the office.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes being stored on the floor.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of pasta. The cook removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with salmon on the walk-in freezer floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager inverted it.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinsing dishes in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty machine in the back uses chlorine and the establishment only has quaternary and heat strips.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in the ware washing area and back room.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed the automatic dispensing faucet in the ladies restroom not functioning.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at dishwasher area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by pasta station.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the prep cook touching ready to eat food with her bare hands. I asked the manager to tell her to wash her hands and put on gloves. She put gloves on no hand washing.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a prep cook touching bread with her bare hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a slicer in the hand washing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plates and cups in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink dispenses quaternary sanitizer and the dish machine uses chlorine. The establishment only has quaternary strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the front counter dish machine sanitizes with heat.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the prep cook wearing a watch, bracelets and rings.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor. The manager moved the oil to a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in both ice machines. The manager removed the scoops.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 90°F. The manager poured out the water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle in a cooler over ready to eat food. The manager removed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed a the dessert prep area.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
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.