MONTECATINI RESTAURANT
14211 SW 42 ST UNIT 33A, Miami FL 33175 · 786-534-4044
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 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. Provided to operator via email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (82F - Cold Holding) at cook line by fryer, as per manager from 30 minutes prior.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic tray on front of HWS by dishwasher, manager removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside RIC with no date marked, as per manager from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior vents of main ice machine in the kitchen.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed one vacuum breaker at the hose bib splitter placed in incorrect spot.
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 to operator via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelf housing clean food pans above 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice machine in kitchen.
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. Observed for two frozen solid tuna and for 6 frozen solid sea bass found in two reach in coolers in the kitchen. Operator removed from packaging to complete thawing process.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken for handwash sink near 3CS.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior vents of main ice machine in the kitchen.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cook.
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 tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled it during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it during inspection.Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink located in dishwasher machine area.
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (50F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line as per manager product was out for less than 1 hour. Advised employee to place ice inside surrounding container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Beef (122F - Hot Holding); Cream sauce (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per manager product was place at steam table approximately 2 hours prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added pastry room across from office area containing preparation table, microwave and mixer, no hand sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans electrical panel room converted to pastry preparation area containing reach in cooler preparation table, microwave and mixer.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush at pastry area.
Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair at preparation cooler at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container at storage area. Manager removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at dining area. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Employee removed knives.
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. Observed 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on microwave and drink on preparation shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mushroom soup stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork belly thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Employee removed product.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside kitchen handwashing sink, operator removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container, operator removed cup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of milk stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. None at all employees skipping sanitizing step, discussed with operator and he explained to the employee the proper procedures, employee filled up sanitizing compartment.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.discussed with operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at pizza station needs label
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.