Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 20 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Seminole restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic in oil at front counter with no time mark
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen with no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep cooler lid in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour and containers of cooking oil on floor next to mixer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on sides of fryers and flat op on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Pizza prep cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground pork thawing at room temp on prep table next to mixer
06-01-5
45
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler prepared on 9/21, dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to pizza dough
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation f grease under griddle
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler, recommend item be held on time as a public health control
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 staff present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats and cheeses in walk in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager present during inspection Ryan does not have a CFM
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean metals bins on soiled shelf above triple sink
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ben door handle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
32
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unpackaged sliced mozzarella not dated in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled cooking utensils in hand sink on cook line
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peels stored on top of soiled pizza oven. In use tongs on soiled fire suppression pipes over cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Sides of grill and fryers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food containers in walk-in cooler with old labels affixed
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic pepperoncini bins reused to store cut lettuce in walk-in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in front of front counter
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Lasagna uncovered in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
27
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) at front counter moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats and cheeses in walk-in cooler not dated
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Stained cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not dated, all less than 7 days
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in Parmesan cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of cans of tomatoes in rear of kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwashing area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Breaded chicken and bucket of soup on floor in walk-in freezer. Bag of flour on floor next to mixer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on soiled surface above pizza oven. In use tongs hanging over soiled fire suppression lines over cook line
10-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
21-12-4
29
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Under hand sink at cook line **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep areas **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Accumulation of dust on wall behind pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soup in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in coolers
36-50-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
47
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria.
How does Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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