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
9 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 1 live roach on wall behind oven in kitchen **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
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** – 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** – 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** – 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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink **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** – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.