ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY EXPRESS
92330 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier FL 33070
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 14 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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in front oft handwashing sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth and Water pitcher in handwashing sink
No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice shovel stored on floor between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack and garbage can stored in front of handwashing sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe at triple sink
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pizza with sauce@ 80F. less one hour out of the oven as per chef. TPHC WAS EMAILED TO MANAGER.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice
Dough stored on floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Wood cutting boards have deep cracks where the wood is separating.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw shell eggs food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, olives in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Pizza with sauce 80F. Operator wants to use 4 hours as health control. Emailed document to the owner.
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.
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.
In-use utensil, spatula, tongs, scissors, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 75F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The walk-in freezer gasket and door edge are soiled with mold like substance
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.