Ferraro's Italian Grille

8348 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish, FL 34219 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105251

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 23, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul232026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitJul 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.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed 9 Salmon filets stored in reach in cooler on cook line thawed and not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded filets.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed ice chute in soda dispenser soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized chute.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed hand washing sink next to salad cooler used as dump sink.
  Repeat violation
Basic6
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
  Observed 9 Salmon filets stored in reach in cooler on cook line thawed and not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded filets.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed single service cup used as scoop in parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood Filters soiled.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  Observed grease receptacle lid open.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed floor under dish machine soiled.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed cellphone on phone stand stored on shelf above pizza making station.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.