THE ITALIAN COUSIN
480 US HWY 1 · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. 0 ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty Changed bucket still 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed
Intermediate 4
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator couldn't find signed copy. Resent **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jasmine and Vincent
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum seal not broken on mahi walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen help **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer Gasket 2 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer Soda box in closet **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood fan **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:26 PM.
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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.