THE ITALIAN COUSIN
480 US HWY 1 · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine ( burn cream and Advil) stored in small make table with shredded Parmesan cheese. Segregated into a small bin and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw veal in cook line make table, operator moved it to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk open in walk in cooler not dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Gonzalo had expired manager certification.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose, Alexa, and Rene expired earlier this year.
Basic 5
01C-06-5Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels and clams moved to make table reach in cooler no copy of shell tags at alternate location, educated operator he will make copies in future. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table owner moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1" gap under screen door, back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and cracked tiles on kitchen floor.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table chef moved to sanitizer bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.