Al Forno Pizza

1282 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Al Forno Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Al Forno Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For J.K.R.
53B-13-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
82
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. F.V. Emailed paperwork to Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. F.V. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Over cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
64
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jun 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Can opener blade needs cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Make sure all employees sign day 1 of hire. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced cheese not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in front of reach in freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to pizza station cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Not found in all reach in coolers.
05-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on wing station line.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops not upright. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and doors of reach in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Case's of soda's/water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking in preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind prep table and also wall behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Breaded veal marked 7/24, today is 8/4
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Breaded veal marked 7/24, today is 8/4
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container over food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cud used to dispense Parmesan cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Forno Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Forno Pizza on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Al Forno Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Al Forno Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Al Forno Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Al Forno Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Al Forno Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Al Forno Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al Forno Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.