Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE)

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3652751
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13478684
DBPR license4101106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover focaccia bread in walk in. Operator covered bread with butcher paper **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Bo

#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. 2 new hires. Printed forms for operator. Employee signed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese in pizza cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
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.