Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pizza dough in 3 door cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found on top of hot water heater, operator cleaned up droppings**Warning** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, pasta, eggplant, chicken not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid in spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups on drink machine wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filters have heavy dust build up
23-24-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler unit next to 3 door cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of bread crumb and flour not labeled, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of lowboy/ slicer.
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor cracked tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3 door cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back of kitchen.
23-03-4
64
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile front line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom Emailed operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Through out kitchen and restaurant. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the pizza make station and in front of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over food storage and working areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Operator makes Caesar dressing from scratch. Contains raw egg. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired on 10/6/23 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over food storage and working areas
36-37-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf over prep area near mixer
14-06-4
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78f cold holding , Waitress disposed of product **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored on rack when foods go
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and olives
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter pats 78f from last night **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area near water heater **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack near Hand sink
23-03-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant.
How does Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lorenzo's 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 Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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