Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale 10 times, with records going back to 2024. Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw smoked salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior room with ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - Left flip top - cut lettuce - ambient cooling 2 hours at 11:20am (49-50F - Cooling) at noon 50-51F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to walk in to continue cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - Left flip top -cooked eggplant (47F); cooked lamb (53F); cut tomatoes (46-48F). Per operator items held in walk in and placed in this unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items back to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline grill drawers - raw chicken stored over raw lamb. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - 1. No handwashing sink by ice machine in outside storage room. 2. No handwashing in upstairs prep room. Knives in magnetic knife rack. Please obtain approval from Plan Review prior to installing hand sinks. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Expo hand sink used to dump coffee. Reviewed proper use with operator. 2. Utensils in front counter hand sink. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicolas Mafrads - person in charge. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Ice machine moved to outside storage room. No hand sink. 2. Mop sink removed. 3. Upstairs prep room with no hand sink - knives on magnetic knife rack. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Cookline microwave. 2. All Cookline cold holding units - handles, tops of drawers/doors and gaskets. **Warning**
23-24-4
17
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In exterior ice machine and bag in box station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed same **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upper level storage area with food equipment and walk in freezer not on original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Per plan review no plans sent in since 2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed same. Upstairs storage room, cold holding equipment and walk in freezer not on current plans. All mop sinks removed. Ice machine in storage room with no hand sink. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Walk in cooler; cooked rice made Monday August 11th, cooked shredded lamb made August , cooked lentil soup Made August 7th **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Walk in cooler tzatziki sauce, cooked lamb labeled 10-10-25, and other prepared items labeled 11-19-2025 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Walk in cooler - moussaka, baked egg plant and cooked potatoes - per operator all items prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in upper level walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In exterior ice machine and bag in box station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upper level storage area with food equipment and walk in freezer not on original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Per plan review no plans sent in since 2024 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Walk in cooler; cooked rice made Monday August 11th, cooked shredded lamb made August , cooked lentil soup Made August 7th **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Walk in cooler tzatziki sauce, cooked lamb labeled 10-10-25, and other prepared items labeled 11-19-2025 **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in upper level walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep area flour, salt and seasoning not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Rear Exterior enclosed storage area with walk in cooler / reach in cooler and ice machine is no longer on premises. 2 reach in coolers on the exterior one on the left closes to dumpsters the other next to the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed same, contacted plan review no plans submitted per Plan Reviewer K. Lewis **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 2025-06-09: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -Rear exit door by prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
82
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Upstairs right reach in cooler; raw beef stored over raw salmon. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Cookline employee handled raw salmon then grabbed ready to eat lemons without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Front line Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator remade solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Prep area; 2 6 LB cans of Great Northern Beans **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline; roll of trash bags and food plastic wrap stored incorrectly sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Rear Exterior enclosed storage area with walk in cooler / reach in cooler and ice machine is no longer on premises. 2 reach in coolers on the exterior one on the left closes to dumpsters the other next to the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -1 front line employee observed with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; bulk container of onions and marinara sauce stored on floor, -Upstairs walk in cooler; case of beef and fries stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Cookline; 3 knives stored between flip top units, reviewed proper knife storage, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salad Station: 74F, operator removed and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -Rear exit door by prep area. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Prep area; raw chicken thawing under no running water or temperature control. Reviewed proper thawing with operator. Employee placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Front line by salad station, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
20
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
37
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale.
How does Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giorgio's Bakery Fort Lauderdale 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.
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