How many health inspections has CIAO ITALIAN GRILL had?

CIAO ITALIAN GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CIAO ITALIAN GRILL ever been shut down?

No, CIAO ITALIAN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CIAO ITALIAN GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at CIAO ITALIAN GRILL are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CIAO ITALIAN GRILL

1400 N HARBOR CITY BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32935

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MERIGOVO LLC · License: SEA1501440

CIAO ITALIAN GRILL in Melbourne, FL has 21 inspections on record with 113 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

113Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 10, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Apr 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 15, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 22, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 22, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Oct 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CIAO ITALIAN GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CIAO ITALIAN GRILL had?: CIAO ITALIAN GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CIAO ITALIAN GRILL ever been shut down?: No, CIAO ITALIAN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CIAO ITALIAN GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at CIAO ITALIAN GRILL are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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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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