Osteria Da Fortunata
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Osteria Da Fortunata nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Osteria Da Fortunata's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over potatoes in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink at the bar 2 metal cups and one glass cup.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers with different spices on the floor by the kitchen entrance. The manager put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar.
23-03-4
52
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over prosciutto in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty spoon in the hand washing sink at the bar. The bartender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the bar. The bartender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with salt on the floor by the pizza oven.
08B-38-4
58
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Walk-in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Walk-in cooler gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over prosciutto in the walk in cooler. The cook move the lamb to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with salt. On the floor by the kitchen entrance. The chef put the container on a rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with oil in them not labeled throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several half empty water bottles on preparation tables and cutting boards throughout the kitchen. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tomatoes at walk in cooler. Manger reorganized items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler by cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and returned to handling clean plates without washing hands on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items sitting on top of reach-in cooler: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F- Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employees moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees demonstrating cutting pasta in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-48-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic crates of potatoes stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in bar area. Manager had employee return ice scoop to dish area.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored on cook line, water 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Walk-in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in dish area.
16-46-4
33
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water on hand wash sink does not run, operator got it to work before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees demonstrate in pasta making in seating area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Jun 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osteria Da Fortunata last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osteria Da Fortunata on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osteria Da Fortunata?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Osteria Da Fortunata.
How does Osteria Da Fortunata compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Osteria Da Fortunata most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Osteria Da Fortunata's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Osteria Da Fortunata have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Osteria Da Fortunata 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 Osteria Da Fortunata inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Da Fortunata is inspected around three times per year on average.
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