Food La Fortun

4098 Nw 37 Ave, Miami, FL 33142

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Food La Fortun has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Food La Fortun is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer buildup of ice.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hold filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve items not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator placed plastic water bottles above ground. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stored takeout containers not inverted.

25-06-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed no screen for service window **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oils with no labels **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food La Fortun last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food La Fortun on file is from Sep 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food La Fortun?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Food La Fortun.

How does Food La Fortun compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Food La Fortun most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Food La Fortun's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food La Fortun have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Food La Fortun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Food La Fortun inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Food La Fortun is inspected around two times per year on average.

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