Il Forno Italian Restaurant

6617 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Il Forno Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Il Forno Italian Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on can opener blade operator washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink in bar area, employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gasket in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stainless bowls on clean dish storage rack, manager inverted to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cup lids stored on floor in hallway by kitchen, employee removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow board.

14-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line equipment.

36-27-5

Nov 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LG refrigerator sausage 50F, Raw scrambled eggs 50F, approximately 1 hr, Employee moved to working unit. manger will monitor, temperature logs in place. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed tgaskets in 2-door wheeled unit.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in 2-door wheeled unit.

23-03-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Emailed operator form. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on pizza flip top unit on cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups on floor in bar area, operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in 2-door unit across from pizza oven.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit across from pizza oven.

22-16-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in storage area adjacent to cookline.

36-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on ice chute on soft drink station. Operator cleaned ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in hash browns and shredded cheese in flip top unit. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Forno Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Forno Italian Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Forno Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Forno Italian Restaurant.

How does Il Forno Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Il Forno Italian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Il Forno Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Forno Italian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Forno 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 Il Forno Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Forno Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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