Italian Restaurant in Nashville Cited for Health Code Violations During Inspection

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 24 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

North Italia underwent a routine health inspection by the Tennessee Department of Health on February 24. The eatery was found in violation of multiple health regulations, earning a low score of 79.

North Italia
Screenshot of the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)

When: February 24, 2026
Where: 159 Green Hills Village Dr, Nashville, TN 37215
Score: 79

North Italia serves hand-tossed pizzas and homemade pasta made every day in the area. According to the report, the violations recorded were as follows:

An employee with a cut on his left thumb was seen cutting Brussels sprouts while wearing a blue bandage, but no gloves. The employee washed their hands, put on gloves, and the sprouts were discarded.
The report noted that an employee was handling dirty dishes and then handling clean dishes without washing their hands. The issue was discussed, and the employee washed her hands immediately.
The high-temperature dish machine final rinse was observed at 154°F, which is below the required temperature. The machine was serviced, and the water was changed.

Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)

The report mentioned that the marinara sauce held in a steam unit for 45 minutes measured 89°F. Meatballs was held in the same unit for 45 minutes measured 85°F. Both items were reheated on the stove to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
Employee drinks were seen not stored in cups with lids and straws, and one beverage was stored on the make line with food products.

The report is available online.

Follow-up Inspection
Screenshot of the footnote (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee)

According to the report, North Italia is expected to correct all the violations of risk factors within 10 days. Failure to comply with the regulations during reinspection will lead to suspension of the food service establishment permit.