Il Paesano

2645 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Il Paesano, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen used to store utensils Operator removed items from sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed .

12B-07-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by prep table. Owner removed prep table **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Feb 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store Plastic bucket. Employee removed item **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 Ppm. Operator diluted to 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container on pot rack not inverted.

24-05-4

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Paesano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Paesano on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Paesano?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Paesano.

How does Il Paesano compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Il Paesano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Il Paesano's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Paesano 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 Paesano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Paesano is inspected around three times per year on average.

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