Il Forno Ristorante
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Il Forno Ristorante, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area 0ppm, staff primed machine retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bottles of Harris Boric Acid stored under kitchen counter.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing knife at kitchen hand washing sink, manager instructed him to use 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line flip top units prep tables.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at cooling units all throughout the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around dishwasher and 3 compartment sink wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided a new bucket retested at 200ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top prep tables at kitchen line.
14-09-4
47
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
18
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over a bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (102F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (101F - Hot Holding) at prep station steam table. As per manager was prepped and place less than 2 hours ago.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of tiramisu and panacota desserts in reach in cooler made last Monday February 19th, 2024. Operator date marked desserts. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in a container of corn meal at rear corner of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1,2023 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparations with no hair restraints. Employees put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of sea salt stored on floor at rear of kitchen. Observed a tray of pork chops in walk in freezer stored on floor. Observed bags of onions and potatoes stored on floor of walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table in standing water of 101F.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks in kitchen area as well as at bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area soiled with dirt build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at rear of kitchen near three compartment sink and dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed through kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil, vinegar, brandy and lime juice not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets on cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets on cookline **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 double door cooler and one freezer placed in back patio area storing food items exposed to the elements. Patio area is not fully enclosed and is next to a lake **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Observed 2 double door cooler and one freezer placed in back patio area storing food items exposed to the elements. Patio area is not fully enclosed and is next to a lake **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: As per owner the plans are being worked on by architect **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall next to dishmachine, soiled kitchen walls in multiple areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Forno Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Forno Ristorante on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Forno Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Forno Ristorante.
How does Il Forno Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Il Forno Ristorante most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Il Forno Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Forno Ristorante have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Il Forno Ristorante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Il Forno Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Forno Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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