Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michele Pugliese 3-19-2020
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Between the pizza oven and flip top reach in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks and purses stored on cases of plum tomatoes in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of romaine lettuce inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.
29-11-4
64
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
95
Oct 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over a container of shredded mozzarella cheese inside the walk in cooler. The chicken was relocated to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small green cutting board on top of the flat top reach in cooler next to the Marinator. Operated replaced with new cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellowish liquid on a cart in the dishwasher area. The spray bottled was labeled bleach water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area next to the beverage syrup rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Green backpack on a case of plum tomatoes. In the dry storage area. Backpack was removed. Jacket on the shelf with dry storage next to the hot water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates at the service station in the lobby. The paper towels were inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2023 displayed.
50-09-4
50
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: raw marinated chicken breasts (54F - Cold Holding). Discussed with manager to keep product on ice while using. Manager put product in reach in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black staining on yellow cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall missing. By pizza oven and hand sink
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in make line cooler across from range, and pizza make line
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager and they printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employment water in reach in freezer. Manager removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
74
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria.
How does Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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