ITALIANO'S

Name: ITALIANO'S
Address: 4191 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE, FL, 34293, US
Rating: 40.4

4191 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE, FL 34293

License #6803412

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

40.4 Grade F / 100

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October 7, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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ITALIANO'S in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 8 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over garlic bread and salad dressings. Cook moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line, in standing 85°F water. Observe cook remove utensils from water, clean them and replace to empty container.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe him wash sink at bar area blocked by large metal lid, electrical cord and Internet cords running through sink. Observed staff removed all items from hand wash sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with buildup of dust.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in kitchen and pizza prep area are bare, rough concrete, and no longer smooth and easy cleanable. Repeat from last inspection 8-3-26
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Observed cook remove towels from use.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed menu lists shrimp scampi, using large Gulf shrimp. Upon review of Cheney Brothers invoices with cook and manager on duty. Location is using White India 21/25 shrimp.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle next to soda, machine, plates, and glasses at bar area. Employee removed chemical for proper storage.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza in display case not properly time marked. Cook stated been cooked 2.5 hours prior.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in kitchen and pizza area worn and in disrepair. Repeat from last inspection 6-25-26
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches on floor by three door reach-in cooler and stove area at cooks line. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor by soda machine in dining area. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by black bookcase at back of dining room.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle of bleach at cook line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the following items in reaching cooler and freezer not properly dated. Lasagna squares, pasta, breaded chicken and cooked sausage. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 6-25-26
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meat lasagna in to of make table at 55F. Employee moved food to reaching cooler.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on top of make table cooler, and lids to food in top of cooler. Observed 3 live roaches on floor by three door refrigerator on cooks line and 2 live roaches by stove at cooks line.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen area by dishwasher and pizza area no longer smooth and cleanable.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach on make table at cooks line over top of cooked pasta. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[22-41-4] 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. Repeat from last inspection 6-25-26