ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE)
2121 14 AVE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs 51F – Cold Holding above the chill line for 20 minutes. Employee moved to bottom **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 5/27/26
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Deflector shield has black mold like substance. Walk in cooler shelves have build up
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cook line
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front hand sink
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:08 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.