CUCINA ITALIANA
17 S POINTE DR G110 · DANIA BEACH · Broward County · FL 33004
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 15ppm); **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Two flying insects in bar area -one flying insect around pizza station -two flying insects landing on raw chicken breast in prep table in rear kitchen -4 flying insects on wall in food storage area in rear kitchen. – 5 flying insects around open bags of unwashed carrots and onions in rear kitchen -2 flying insects around open box of tomatoes cans. In rear kitchen. -2 flying insects around mop sink in rear kitchen -10 flying insects landing on wall above storage of open bags of flour in rear kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Upper level, large chest freezer loafs of ground beef over bags of shrimps and mussels employee removed ground beef and stored on reach in freezer above raw chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two crawling roaches on floor under condiment storage rack in rear kitchen **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mash potatoes (111-124F – Hot Holding),per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on stove to 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kristina Smirnova **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees working in food preparation **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter sink, next to soda dispenser **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter- bottle containing a mix of water and alcohol, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shelf above pizza station, wallet and car keys, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of old food residues. -Entire rear kitchen, food storage area, dry good storage area. -stairs to upper level and upper level . -below ice machine, soiled floor and drainer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of food and cooking oil stored on floor in rear kitchen and stairs to upper level. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upper level bottom shelf of premium reach in freezer, soiled with old food residue and stained paper towels. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Open bags of flour in rear kitchen **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.
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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.