La Fortuna Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited La Fortuna Pizzeria seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting La Fortuna Pizzeria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over three compartment sink at warewashing area, not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED CHICKEN (50F - Cooling) at cook line flip top, as per manager more than four hours.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed COOKED CHICKEN (50F - Cooling) at cook line flip top, as per manager more than four hours.
03D-07-5
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/ Observed Lucia, Marian, Juan all have expired CFM training, expired on 1-25-25.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at rear prep area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at kitchen area wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
23-03-4
58
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through out kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed through out kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prepared shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per manager more than 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bagged shredded mozzarella cheese (62F - Cooling). As per manager, received less than 1 hour, boxes moved to cooling units for rapid cooling. Also, observed portioned shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per manager more than 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food at reach-in cooler at preparation table. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 53F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water draining pipe from walk-in cooler cooling unit draining into 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through out kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
50
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel covering pans of mushrooms and arugula in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. Provided operator with poster and procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen above preparation table. Observed new ceiling tiles in back waiting for management to install. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe containers containing salt and sugar not properly labeled in back of the kitchen.
02D-01-5
64
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 small containers of pasta and 3 containers of spaghetti marked 6-26-22 in the upright refrigerator. The manager threw them out. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 small containers of pasta and 3 containers of spaghetti marked 6-26-22 in the upright refrigerator.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink next to the back room. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fortuna Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fortuna Pizzeria on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fortuna Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Fortuna Pizzeria.
How does La Fortuna Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Fortuna Pizzeria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Fortuna Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Fortuna Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fortuna Pizzeria 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 La Fortuna Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fortuna Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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