The Italian Joint
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
The Italian Joint has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so The Italian Joint trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both managers certificate expired. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Raw chicken, beef and other items stored on a sheet pan on the floor in both walk-in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable make-table used as storage at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
74
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance at bar not labeled. Per operator items is sanitizer.Operator added label.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable make-table used as storage for bottled drinks.
33-31-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware at front counter not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Purple, yellow and green cutting boards on make-table on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink cups and bottles on prep tables throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table with food processor and stand mixer.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of meatballs, breaded peppers , chicken, ground beef, butter lamb leg and ricotta cheese stored on pans on the floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
50
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching zucchini or similar food, drenching for frying.
09-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Added water to cool down and fix chemical concentration.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottle with cleaning agent.
41-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By pizza oven and pizza make box.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Advised to move proteins to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server touching register, touching glasses, wrote up order, even washed gloves. Spoke to her about washing hands and new gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom located in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in kitchen under dough prep table and other areas.
36-03-4
74
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen restroom door by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lowboy gaskets adjacent to office. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. First restroom from front door.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza make area.
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operators son and server at work today,
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Kitchen restroom door by walk in cooler.
32-04-4
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. Advised to slit open package whe moving to reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Prep area of kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lowboy gaskets adjacent to office.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and ice bucket stored against dirty wall.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pizza make area,
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.several large glass jars with various items not labeled-on pasta shelf by office door.
02D-01-5
35
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil mix 56°, per manager garlic was out since 9:30, less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket inside the sink front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Italian Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Italian Joint on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Italian Joint?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Italian Joint.
How does The Italian Joint compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
The Italian Joint most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has The Italian Joint's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Italian Joint have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Italian Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Italian Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Italian Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.
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