Fortunato's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Fortunato's Italian Restaurant has 14 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 21 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sinks in warewashing area”, showing up four times.
Among South Pasadena restaurants, the typical score is 64; Fortunato's Italian Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: No cooling observed today. **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster on grass, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system has grease/debris accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
78
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) Reach in deli cooler used for prepping salads had ambient temperature of 54F. Operator said it had ambient temperature of 37F at 6 this morning, but was busy prepping and didn't check it again. The cooler had been in use all day, once we closed it it began cooling. The operator iced down all foods to rapid cool. All foods retemped at 45F and unit continued going down in temperature. Repair person arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink by ice machine used for purposes other than handwashing. -garbage bags being stored in sink Operator removed bags **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine, or next to ice machine. Operator put paper towels out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator put soap out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. They sell pizza by the slice during lunch hours, operator did not have a written plan. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. -Reach in deli cooler used for prepping salads had ambient temperature of 54F. Operator said it had ambient temperature of 37F at 6 this morning, but was busy prepping and didn't check it again. The cooler had been in use all day, once we closed it it began cooling. The operator iced down all foods to rapid cool. All foods retemped at 45F and unit continued going down in temperature. Repair person arrived during inspection. Instructed operator to keep foods in it iced until repairs are finished. Ambient temp at 40F when I left. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dumpster on grass, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on floor next to dough mixer. Operator moved up off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system has grease/debris accumulation. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers have no secondary thermometers to ensure accurate ambient temperature. **Warning**
05-09-4
35
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeSt - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: No proof for cashier and dish washer. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Rechecked dishmachine wash solution. Reading 104f **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Operated dishmachine temp reading 107f. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to dishmachine is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Men's and women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
52
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/DBP
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety mater
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the perso
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Rechecked dishmachine wash solution. Reading 104f **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Operated dishmachine temp reading 107f. **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to dishmachine is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Men's and women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
41
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on chair near restrooms. 1 live roach on floor near restrooms. 8 live roaches in oven on cooks line. 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 live roach on wall in dining area. 1 live roach on shelf at wait station. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf near restroom. 4 dead roaches on floor near restrooms. 6 dead roaches on floor near mop sink. 4 dead roaches on floor near reach-in freezers in hallway. 8 dead roaches inside oven on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 dead roach on wall behind pizza oven. 3 dead roaches inside oven on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor in dining room. 1 dead on floor underneath prep table 1 dead roach floor near fat-fryer on cooks line 4 dead roaches on floor underneath reach-in freezer near warewashing area. Operator in discarded roaches. In the process of cleaning and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to dishmachine is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Men's and women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler across from pizza oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast and sugar removed from original packs stored in containers in warewashing area not labeled by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
29
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on chair near restrooms. 1 live roach on floor near restrooms. 8 live roaches in oven on cooks line. 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From salad prep cooler a. cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); b. sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); c. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) d. potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) e. feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) f. cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding) g. cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding); h. veal (45F - Cold Holding); I. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in warewashing area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Warning**
16-53-4
Intermediate - Container containing toxic blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled item soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sinks in warewashing area and front counter has trash can and pizza boxes blocking path. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in warewashing area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine in dining area is soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl stored in container of cheese in salad prep reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pitchers stored on top of reach-in cooler in warewashing area underneath soiled ladder not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf near restroom. 4 dead roaches on floor near restrooms. 6 dead roaches on floor near mop sink. 4 dead roaches on floor near reach-in freezers in hallway. 8 dead roaches inside oven on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top napkins on reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to dishmachine is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flour stored on pan not 6 inches off the floor. Operator placed item on bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Water damage. **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Men's and women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from pizza oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast and sugar removed from original packs stored in containers in warewashing area not labeled by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
11
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from utility room into kitchen, removed gloves, but did not wash hands before beginning work with food. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed mushrooms in three door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by ice machine used to store supplies. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 08/06/2024 not date marked. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and cooking oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife located between wall and three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers above reach in cooler not inverted for protection. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in rear storage room not properly secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in rear storage room not inverted for protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
22
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked with pizza boxes on top. Employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up a container with water from hand sink. Educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle dining room area not identified. Employee labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by front door entrance. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in plastic container not identified. Employee labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling items on cook line at room temperature. cook moved items in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: No cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave toaster oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets soiled on the deli reach in coolers. Spray nozzle heavy soiled mold like debris above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Waitress did not wash hands prior to putting gloves on.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings in dish area back corner by mixer machine. 2 rodent droppings under hand sink in dish area next to reach in cooler. 2 rodent droppings under dish machine 1 rodent dropping in electrical room
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling items on cook line at room temperature. cook moved items in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Slicer machine soiled Pizza dough mixer soiled food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black garbage bag placed over hand sink in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area no paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made on site 7-25-23 no date mark Employee dated item **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach front register line 2 dead roaches electric room. 3 dead roaches front door area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gasket held with duct tape
14-71-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Ice chute on self service machine in dining room soiled with mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz scoop in yeast container
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on equipment soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in electrical room
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 license displayed. License not displayed. manager printed and posted current license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drinking cups.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in mop area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen and dish area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in the electrical room.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in dish area between walls and sink. dish washer removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs On cook line oven. Cooked removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave toaster oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish hand sink no sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets soiled on the deli reach in coolers. Spray nozzle heavy soiled mold like debris above 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler over food.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dining room hallway
25-05-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in electrical room.
29-09-4
9
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings behind pizza oven. 5 rodent droppings behind Hobart mixer. 30 rodent droppings behind reach in coolers in dish area. 20 rodent droppings next to mop sink. 1 rodent dropping on pizza peel on speed rack where cooked pizzas are being held on time. 18 rodent droppings behind mop sink. 15 rodent droppings under reach in freezers - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: 2 rodent droppings under beer tap cooler. 1 dropping under hand sink near dish machine 1 dropping under pizza oven 6 rodent droppings under chair in bathroom hallway 1 rodent dropping on top of water heater 9 droppings behind water heater All droppings have been cleaned up **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open sausage and cheese from previous day in reach in cooler near dish machine need date marking - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near beer taps - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fortunato's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sinks in warewashing area” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant.
How does Fortunato's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Fortunato's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 21 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fortunato's Italian Restaurant 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 Fortunato's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fortunato's Italian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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