Tavernier, Monroe County

ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY EXPRESS

92330 OVERSEAS HWY, Tavernier, FL 33070

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Mar 31, 2026
City
Tavernier
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 24482501

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: at call back inspection operator is not marking the fresh clam tags with the last date served Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 24482500

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: At callback inspection there is no proof of updated food handler training for all employees. Michelson Augustave Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24482502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: At call back inspection the ice machine has a build up of mold like substance. Admin Complaint

13-04-4

Detail 24482499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: At callback inspection the Pizza maker observed with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Admin Complaint

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 24270463

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24270462

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in front oft handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24270459

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24270460

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24270461

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-33-4

Detail 23938249

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

31A-11-4

Detail 23938251

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth and Water pitcher in handwashing sink

16-37-1

Detail 23938250

Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10-14-5

Detail 23938252

Basic - Ice shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-49-6

Detail 23468849

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23468848

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23093230

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack and garbage can stored in front of handwashing sink

31A-11-4

Detail 23093233

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwashing sink at front counter

35B-02-4

Detail 23093232

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

51-13-4

Detail 23093231

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23093234

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at triple sink

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22596607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pizza with sauce@ 80F. less one hour out of the oven as per chef. TPHC WAS EMAILED TO MANAGER. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22596605

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22596604

Basic - Dough stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22596609

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22596606

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

14-06-4

Detail 22596608

Basic - Wood cutting boards have deep cracks where the wood is separating.

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22195761

High Priority - Raw shell eggs food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , olives in the walk-in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 22195762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Pizza with sauce 80F. Operator wants to use 4 hours as health control. Emailed document to the owner .

11-27-4

Detail 22195760

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22195757

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 22195759

Basic - In-use utensil , spatula, tongs , scissors, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 75F

23-03-4

Detail 22195758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The walk-in freezer gasket and door edge are soiled with mold like substance

May 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21988282

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21988281

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 21988283

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.