Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CARUSO ITALIAN KITCHEN

124 107 AVE · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3422142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8636571
DBPR license6213108

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 21, 2024 5:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 22, 2024 10:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor near shelf next to hot water tank in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to reach in freezer in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to chest freezer in rear prep area, 3 rodent droppings under reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks in corner of ceiling over reach in household refrigerator in prep room. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Employee marked dates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in Hand sink on cook line. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with undetermined debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area next to rear door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and toaster ovens soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.