Dal Contadino Trattoria
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Dal Contadino Trattoria, the earliest from 2022. Dal Contadino Trattoria was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Dal Contadino Trattoria trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler #2 from left, raw chicken stored over cooked spinach and mash potatoes. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved spinach and mashed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. While wearing gloves employee touched and tasted cream sauce from cold holding unit, before returning to cutting a carrot without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Powerade stored on shelf above salad station. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put food in hi mouth while wearing gloves then continue prepping cooked chicken peas. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs not properly separated from ready to eat Tiramisu. Cheese and Salad Cooler Manager placed Tiramisu on top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a pink liquid identified as a sanitizer. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed beverage container from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
52
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in Kelvinator Cooler. Operator placed beef on shelf below fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handled cell phone then went back to work without washing hands and changing globes
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine.(Quat Test Strip) Operator got chlorine test strip for testing dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open glass of coke on prep table. Employee removed drinks from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above flip top cooler Employee removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari 48F Lamb chops 48F. Owner placed in items in Walk In Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Owner cleaned and sanitize ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner removed utensils and discard water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At prep area low boy double door stainless; pooled raw shell eggs stored on top of cut lettuce. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store knife. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. At walk-in cooler; cloth used to cover/wrap raw beef.
21-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At walk-in cooler; plastic storage containers of unwashed vegetables stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At prep area double door low boy stainless reach in cooler; standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dal Contadino Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dal Contadino Trattoria on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dal Contadino Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dal Contadino Trattoria.
How does Dal Contadino Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Dal Contadino Trattoria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Dal Contadino Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dal Contadino Trattoria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dal Contadino Trattoria 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 Dal Contadino Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dal Contadino Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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