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THE ITALIAN COUSIN

480 US HWY 1 · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3613160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901878
DBPR license4100909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled pitcher in sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer not working

#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 2 door reach in cooler

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen torn **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pre made salad. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dishwasher

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach small reach in chest freezer

#13Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

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