How many health inspections has ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN had?

ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ever been shut down?

Yes, ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN?

The most frequently cited violations at ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN are: Proper cooking temps, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

3561 53 AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BELLA CUCINA TRATTORIA, LLC · License: SEA5105100

ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN in Bradenton, FL has 17 inspections on record with 133 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

17Inspections

133Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 12, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 10, 2024	Rodent activity	17:09:00

Inspection History (17)

May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Apr 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jun 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 30, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 28, 2020 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 17, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN had?: ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ever been shut down?: Yes, ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN?: The most frequently cited violations at ROCCO'S ITALIAN KITCHEN are: Proper cooking temps, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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