ITALICA FREDDO
18841 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura FL 33180 · 305-343-6987
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce stored at 53°F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table in pizza station.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to employee hats being stored inside. Advised manager and she removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in bar area reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Observed cases of sodas stored on floor next to walk in cooler and case of ice cream stored on floor in walk in freezer. Advised manager and he moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed no hot water provided at hand washing sink in bar area due to water nozzle in disrepair.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of ice cream stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce stored at 53°F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table in pizza station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink in bar area as a dump sink.
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/
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in freezer.
Observed Employee drinking in a food preparation area.
Observed whipping Cloths used to line various containers of food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mob bucket.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over various drinks in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water bottle being stored in hand washing sink. Located in bar area. Manager removed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari, raw salmon, raw beef and fries thawing at room temperature. All located on side of 3 compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas being stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf.
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. Observed a plastic container being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
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/ Observed 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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.