Apulia Osteria Italiana
8501 Placida Rd Unit 15, Placida, FL 33946 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801644
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
Observed raw calamari over sauce at Make Table. Operator relocated the sauce to a different location.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed multiple utensils in water 124°F at steam table. Operator increased the water temperature to a minimum 135°F.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food at kitchen. Employee placed beard guard over their beard.
Fixed on the spot
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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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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