A TOUCH OF ITALY PIZZA AND PASTA
455 E HIGHLAND BLVD · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34452
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 0ppm **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the side of vertical reach in cooler in pizza area 2 live roaches under pizza topping cooler 2 live roaches on floor behind fryer in kitchen area 3 live roaches on the floor in men's restroom 1 live roach under soda machine in server station – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 7 approximate roaches in oven at cook line 3 live roaches in 2nd oven in cook line area 2 live roaches under vertical reach in cooler in storage area 1 live roach under prep table in storage area **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in vertical cooler in server area Sliced deli meat in vertical reach in cooler in pizza area – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Jeremy Carl – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on bottom shelf in reach in cooler across from fryer 1 dead roach behind vertical reach in freezer in kitchen 2 dead roaches in men's restroom – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 2 dead roaches under vertical cooler in dry storage 1 roach egg sack on prep table shelf in cook line area **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.