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ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE)

2121 14 AVE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3595673
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10876599
DBPR license4101106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All certificates expired June 2025 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.