Milano Italian Grill

8767 NW 57 St, Tamarac, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621561

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 7, 2026

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate, 9 basic (1 repeat)
-27
Administrative complaint on Jul 28, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul282026

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  Observed at 1:00 p.m., no time marked on pizza held using time as a public health control. As per operator, pizza cooked at 12:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked pizza.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Observed no proof of food management certification at this time.
  Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 7/20/2026.
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed containers with cheese and oil stored in walk in cooler not covered.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drinks machine.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation area. Operator removed and stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepairs.
  Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on the outside of sugar and salt containers.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
- Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  Observed light shield missing in kitchen.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed a C02 tank at front line not secured.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.