ROCCA TRATTORIA ITALIAN
2014 E SAMPLE RD, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 954-960-2477
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 100 live insects crawling on dried pasta, lasagna, elbow noodles, on container of black olives stored with no lid, and all over food prep table in front of hand sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025067615 | Sep 11, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2019055420 | Oct 22, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator testing sanitizer in puddled water in unit and not on dishes. Reviewed procedure with operator. Operator re tested in correct location.
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection.
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
Utensils in poor condition. 1. Observed strainer with several dents/damage stored at cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in prep area.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wiping bare hands on pants then handling cleaned food utensils without first handwashing.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes at the triple sink with bare hands and then removing cleaned utensils from dishwasher and placing them on the storage rack without first handwashing.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of uncooked broccoli, placed in flip top cooler at cookline with mold like growth. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above container of cooked rice. 2. Observed container of raw lamb stored on shelf above bagged romaine. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Brown gravy (has tcs ingredients) (51F), stored at cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator removed from walk in cooler and placed on counter under no temperature control, less than two hours ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. 2. Observed Garlic in oil (fresh garlic prepared on site) (51F), not prepared or portioned today, stored at cookline in kitchen under no temperature control. Placed on counter less than two hours per operator. Operator placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill to 42F or below.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator testing sanitizer in puddled water in unit and not on dishes. Reviewed procedure with operator. Operator re tested in correct location.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface of can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection.
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on 1. Cooked sausage, prepared Saturday 2. Cooked Noodles, prepared Sunday 3. Cooked Mashed potato, prepared Friday 4. Crab salad, prepared Saturday All stored in reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Operator dated during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee mug filled with coffee stored next to cutting board at food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored at food prep table in prep area next to cleaned food utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in warewashing in the prep area. Employee put on hat.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed rust on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen.
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cookline in Utensil water 110F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food container after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil storage rack opposite triple sink in prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1. Observed at two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee removing dishes from dishwasher and drying with dry wiping cloth.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board and food prep table in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed employee coffee container of frozen gnocchi stored in reach in freezer uncovered.
Utensils in poor condition. 1. Observed strainer with several dents/damage stored at cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in prep area.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 80F, at hand sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Sep 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink.
Sep 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 50 live insects, resting and crawling on floor under hand sink opposite cookline in the kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 100 live insects crawling on dried pasta, lasagna, elbow noodles, on container of black olives stored with no lid, and all over food prep table in front of hand sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored on shelf above opened carton of heavy cream in two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 100 live insects crawling on dried pasta, lasagna, elbow noodles, on container of black olives stored with no lid, and all over food prep table in front of hand sink in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade and on can opener stored at food prep table in kitchen.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at hand sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by food prep table with storage on both shelves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink.
Food prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen and prep area.
Hole in wall above mop sink in storage area.
Ice buildup in single door Whirlpool reach-in freezer opposite triple sink in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of single door,reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe at dish machine into container on floor. Water leaking at pipe above mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket next to walk in cooler in kitchen.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw lamb stored above container of cooked rice in single door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 2. Hot and cold water knobs at hand wash sink opposite the cook line in the kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep table opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of single door reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator dries cooler at the time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe at the hot water connection above the mop sink in dry storage.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (61F) and heavy cream (63F) stored in single door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight in unit per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (61F) and heavy cream (63F) stored in single door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored overnight in unit per operator. Standing water observed in bottom of the unit. See Stop Sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pans stored not inverted in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza cutter stored in utensil water 73F at pizza prep station.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect zapper installed over food prep table and food service film storage rack in dry storage area. Operator removed zapper.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Ice machine filter on ice machine in dry storage area. 2. Gaskets on four drawer reach in cooler beneath grill in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cleaned container stored on cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in ware wash area.
Standing water in bottom of single door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen and at ware wash sink. Operator removed.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of whole muscle ribeye steak stored over opened heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator reorganized.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade at food prep table in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Bowl in basin of handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. 2. Container with utensils in it in basin of hand sink in ware washing area. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the ware washing area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on slicer blade of slicer in prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar container stored at food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board at Salad prep counter in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on flip top cooler door opposite cook line in kitchen.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning on hood above cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers stored with cleaned utensils on rack opposite triple sink in ware washing area.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish stored over opened gallon of milk in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty can in basin of the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bruschetta, cooked veal, and cooked pasta, prepared more than 48hrs per operator, no date marking. Operator dated all three items 01-16-24.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles on rack at the warewash sink. Operator labeled degreaser and windex.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container stored in and used to dispense sugar and salt. Operator replaced with scoops.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on food prep table in kitchen. White cutting board on reach in flip top cooler.
Food stored on floor. Dry pasta in boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator removed.
Hole in the wall behind door leading to dining area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in container in storage area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gaskets on all three reach-in cooler units in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers and coffee pot after cleaning, stored on shelf above the triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in dirty mop water by back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at food prep table in the kitchen unlabeled.
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.