Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ROCCA TRATTORIA ITALIAN

2014 E SAMPLE RD · LIGHTHOUSE POINT · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724736
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763229
DBPR license1622430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 8

#20Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface of can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in warewashing in the prep area. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed rust on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cookline in Utensil water 110F. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food container after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil storage rack opposite triple sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1. Observed at two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee removing dishes from dishwasher and drying with dry wiping cloth. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board and food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed employee coffee container of frozen gnocchi stored in reach in freezer uncovered. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. 1. Observed strainer with several dents/damage stored at cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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