ITALIAN COUSIN
480 US HWY 1, Sebastian FL 32958 · 772.589.1412
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015024567 | May 12, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine ( burn cream and Advil) stored in small make table with shredded Parmesan cheese. Segregated into a small bin and placed on bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw veal in cook line make table, operator moved it to bottom shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk open in walk in cooler not dated.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Gonzalo had expired manager certification.
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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. Jose, Alexa, and Rene expired earlier this year.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels and clams moved to make table reach in cooler no copy of shell tags at alternate location, educated operator he will make copies in future.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table owner moved it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1" gap under screen door, back of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and cracked tiles on kitchen floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table chef moved to sanitizer bucket.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over Parmesan kale sauce walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw snapper reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Lasagna not dated 2 door reach in cooler Cooked eggplant not dated. Walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop red pepper flakes
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. 2 pieces thawed mahi not removed from vacuum sealed packaging. Vacuum seal was broken educated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt / sugar
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. Walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled pitcher in sink
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. Walk in freezer not working
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 2 door reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Pre made salad. Walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dishwasher
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach small reach in chest freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed eggplant and onions
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 milk. Walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna 2 door reach in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Ready to eat onions and lettuce. Walk in cooler Frying oil dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease hood fan
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 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. 0 ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty Changed bucket still 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed
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. Operator couldn't find signed copy. Resent
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. Jasmine and Vincent
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna 2 door reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
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. Vacuum seal not broken on mahi walk in cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen help
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer Gasket 2 door reach in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer Soda box in closet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood fan
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate14 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. Milk 2 door reach in cooler
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To fill pitcher of water
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at bar
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Single serve lasagna. 2 door reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop parm cheese
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. Raw mahi in walk in cooler vacuum seal not broken. Still frozen. Educated operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets salad make table
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Large gap in filters
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to see products walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 75 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler with no date mark
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray Bottles with no label on shelf above dish area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
Clean dishes dried with a towel/cloth. Dish washer used a clean rag to dry dishes.
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. In walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag in wire rack in storage room off dish machine area. 2. Cell phone on top of cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on door of flip top cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bins in dry storage
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water reads 80F.
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.