NORTH ITALIA
900 S MIAMI AVE #111, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris to kitchen food preparation shelves. Back of food preparation area.
Mar 10, 2026□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC drawers with gaskets in disrepair across from fryers and hood system not fully functioning. As per staff, contacted tech and will be fixed within 2 days.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 152.6).
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw short ribs at WIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) at RIC across fryers. As per staff, less than 2 hours. Cooling drawers were properly closed to help cool down products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting board at prep area soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided and filled during inspection. Establishment already control products every 4 hours. Could not find form during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC drawers with gaskets in disrepair across from fryers and hood system not fully functioning. As per staff, contacted tech and will be fixed within 2 days.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside RIF across WIC.
Stored food not covered. Observed fruit not covered at RIF across from WIC.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled throughout.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on Food preparation, work table.
Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of liquor on the kitchen floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Produce not covered inside walk-in cooler. Giardiniera etc.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside bread crumbs container, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at shelf by dishwasher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware washing area.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer across from beer walk in cooler soiled.
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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 117F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink. Chef cleaned hand sink.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen. Employee squeegeed floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or 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.