ITALICA RESTAURANT

Name: ITALICA RESTAURANT
Address: 3201 NE 1 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 10.3

3201 NE 1 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2337205

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

10.3 Grade F / 100

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August 31, 2026 · 16 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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ITALICA RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 10.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 16 critical, 25 major, 45 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over clean cups at bar area by dishwasher.
[06-09-1] 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. Observed 6 packages of raw salmon inside commercially packaged ROP At drawers cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[11-01-5] Certified Food Manager failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean container and cups not inverted at storage by ice machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna container stored over cannoli filling at drawers prep area. Employee stored properly.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray plastic bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area. Employee labeled.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 6 packages of raw salmon inside commercially packaged ROP At drawers cook line.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container stored on reach in cooler bar area not dated. As per employee opened three days prior. Observed blue cheese bags opened at walk in cooler 1, not dated.Employee dated.
[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 cooked ground beef container prepared on site not dated. As per chef a day prior. Employee dated.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour and container with sugar not labeled by exit back door storage.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across cook line.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean equipment and cups stored by hand sink exposed to splash by ice machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small tongs stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area next to hand sink not secured.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board has cut marks by pizza station. Observed brown cutting board across cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at 78°F across cook line prep table.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by pizza station counter.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm); employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef inside ziplock bags stored over ziplock bags with cooked octopus at reach in freezer at kitchen by ice machine. Employee stored properly.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a milk container not date marked inside walk I cooler 1; as per employee opened more than 24 hours. Employee dated.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area at kitchen.
[16-37-1] No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed new employee hired less than 60 days Marcela Vargas. Provided form by email and signed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in cooler near cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near exit back door near ware washing area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and pans stored not inverted at dry storage area across reach in freezer. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting boards at preparation area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above walk in cooler near cook line.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler near ware washing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans soiled at walk in cooler.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation area at cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ice machine.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside bucket at mop sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers at cook line and squeeze oil bottle not labeled. Chef labeled.
[08A-17-6] 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw tuna at reach in freezer.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
[53A-05-6] 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/

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice maker.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 83° at the cook line. Employee discarded water.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers by dishwasher area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw shrimp in drawers at cook line.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetable broth dated on 06/04/2024 inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic oil (58F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per employee lees than 2 hours. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler interior.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed offering raw carpaccio di salmone at the menu not identified.