Tequesta, Palm Beach County

VULCANO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

221 S US HWY 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
5

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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24468729

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Establishment is open and operating at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24468726

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical chlorine and quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 24468727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on oven door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 24468728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 24463956

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.25 Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24463948

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Veal on top of lasagna on cook line. Operator removed veal. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24463947

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice 59F, cooked veggies 60F, cheese 59F, pasta 60F, marinara sauce 59F, in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. All items in cooler since yesterday. Not cooked or prepped today. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24463954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice 59F, cooked veggies 60F, cheese 59F, pasta 60F, marinara sauce 59F, in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. All items in cooler since yesterday. Not cooked or prepped today. See stop sale Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24463953

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

22-02-4

Detail 24463949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,slicer blade. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24463950

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24463955

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24463951

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24463946

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on oven door handles. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24463945

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24463952

Basic - In-use scoop in non-time/temperature control for safety sugar not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24463944

Basic - Nonfood-contact oven doors soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

Oct 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 24108100

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked risotto (45F - Cooling) at 10:10; cooling since 10/12 at 7:30pm. Observed at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 24108095

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked risotto (45F - Cooling) at 10:10; cooling since 10/12 at 7:30pm. Observed at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 24108099

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp and calamari over mozzarella and cream at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24108096

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.

16-37-1

Detail 24108097

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizing dish machine and quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.

31B-03-4

Detail 24108094

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by triple sink. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24108098

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between coolers on cook line. Surfaces between coolers are soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site

Nov 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23339932

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by fryer: pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (58F - Cold Holding); veal (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F); butter (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cream (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Sausage 46F cold holding Meatballs 45F cold holding Diced tomato bruschetta 46F cold holding Veal 46F cold holding Roasted garlic 48F cold holding Butter 47F cold holding Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23339931

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by fryer: pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (58F - Cold Holding); veal (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F); butter (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cream (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. Sausage 46F cold holding Meatballs 45F cold holding Diced tomato bruschetta 46F cold holding Veal 46F cold holding Roasted garlic 48F cold holding Butter 47F cold holding Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23339930

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink on back dock. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Same. Admin Complaint

Nov 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23335123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over bread not in commercial packaging. Raw steak not in commercial packaging over broccoli at tall reach in freezer. Ground beef and lamb chops stored in same container tall reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23335129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by fryer: pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (58F - Cold Holding); veal (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F); butter (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cream (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23335130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by fryer: pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (58F - Cold Holding); veal (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (60F); butter (58F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); scallops (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cream (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23335131

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel polish next to pizza trays by cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23335122

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink on back dock. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23335127

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with food particles, per operator last cleaned on 11/3. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23335126

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

05-08-4

Detail 23335128

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23335124

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice made 11/2 not labeled at tall reach in cooler by dish machine. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23335125

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner and degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Advised operator to ensure all chemicals are labeled. Warning