ITALICA RESTAURANT
3201 NE 1 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 786-617-6022
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef inside ziplock bags stored over ziplock bags with cooked octopus at reach in freezer at kitchen by ice machine. Employee stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 a milk container not date marked inside walk I cooler 1; as per employee opened more than 24 hours. Employee dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area at kitchen.
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No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed new employee hired less than 60 days Marcela Vargas. Provided form by email and signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board has cut marks by pizza station. Observed brown cutting board across cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at 78°F across cook line prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by pizza station counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm); employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Sep 17, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler cold station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the mop sink not drying properly. Operator stored properly.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gorgonzola cheese (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved to another cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink next to ice machine. Operator removed the item.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored on shelves not inverse across freezer.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. Operator properly stored the bucket.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board at pizza station.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw tuna at reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation 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/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in cooler near cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near exit back door near ware washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans stored not inverted at dry storage area across reach in freezer. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting boards at preparation area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above walk in cooler near cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler near ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled at walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation area at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside bucket at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers at cook line and squeeze oil bottle not labeled. Chef labeled.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw shrimp in drawers at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetable broth dated on 06/04/2024 inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetable broth dated on 06/04/2024 inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site*
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic oil (58F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per employee lees than 2 hours. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler interior.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed offering raw carpaccio di salmone at the menu not identified.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice maker.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 83° at the cook line. Employee discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers by dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and utensils in hand sink on cook line. Operator removed items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3rd pan with utensil in standing water on prep table. Operator pored water out.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.