Mexico Beach, Bay County

THE ITALIAN KITCHEN

101 FIRST ST, Mexico Beach, FL 32456

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 17, 2026
City
Mexico Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24301139

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed information from plan review that establishment must install hand sink on the front line ,which has been installed with hot and cold water. Observed mop sink in position outside but not connected to the plumbing and drainage and there no hot or cold water connection at this time. Time Extended

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24172789

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed no plans were submitted to plan review for the new Dish Machine being installed. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23981475

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed plans have not been submitted for the new Dish machine. Time Extended

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-44-4

Detail 23774233

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Dish machine. Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 23774236

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review needed for existing licensed establishment remodel, new equipment, rearranged equipment, expanded square footage Observed establishment added a dish machine next to three compartment sink. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23774232

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23774229

Basic - 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. Snapper.

13-03-4

Detail 23774230

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 23774231

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23774235

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain line coming from the three compartment sink broken from the sink water will run on the floor and not into the drain. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23774234

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not properly stored.

02D-01-5

Detail 23774237

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cornmeal not labeled on the front line.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24375668

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of aldente pasta sauce.

13-03-4

Detail 24375671

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

42-01-4

Detail 24375669

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop on the floor not properly stored.

02D-01-5

Detail 24375670

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina front line.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23981992

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line cutting boards.

11-26-1

Detail 23981991

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.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

29-44-4

Detail 23372289

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch dish machine and three compartment drain lines.

12A-17-4

Detail 23372285

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

22-02-4

Detail 23372284

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

53B-01-5

Detail 23372288

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23372290

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front line.

13-03-4

Detail 23372286

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 23372291

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 23372282

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

29-49-6

Detail 23372287

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23372283

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in the pizza area.

Feb 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22624747

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