Lutinas of Wellington
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Lutinas of Wellington has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Compared to the broader Wellington restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of sliced ripe olives and red and green pepper strips.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: house-made tomato sauce (65F at 11:30am; 115F at 11:58am- Reheating) As per chef, reheating since 45 mins Sauce was reheated in oven and as per chef was complete and placed in steam table. Operator returned to oven to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of windex. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pizza Make table: cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. At flip top cooler near low boy cooler: cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) As per manager, transferred from walk in cooler at about 10am and was sitting out for about 15 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: At flip top cooler near low boy cooler: cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); As per operator, item placed in cooler from walk in cooler, 1 hour prior. cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale for pastas. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pizza Make table: cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: At flip top cooler near low boy cooler: cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale for pastas. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jean Reyes 03/13/2019 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Same. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices Emailed to operator **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at 3:48pm cheese pizza and at 4:19 pm deep cheese pizza .time marked at 11am and 12 pm. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top rail of flip top cooler an overstocked container with cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Observed inside walk-in cooler portioned bags with cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). And two containers with marinara sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved products to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at 3:48pm cheese pizza and at 4:19 pm deep cheese pizza .time marked at 11am and 12 pm. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside walk-in cooler several portioned bags with cooked pasta at 3:56pm (68F - Cooling); per operator cooling since 1 pm , rechecked at 4:15 pm same temperature. Operator removed pasta from portioned bags, layered the pasta on sheet pans and transferred to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lutinas of Wellington last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lutinas of Wellington on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Lutinas of Wellington compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Lutinas of Wellington most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Lutinas of Wellington's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lutinas of Wellington have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lutinas of Wellington 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 Lutinas of Wellington inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lutinas of Wellington is inspected around two times per year on average.
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