BAROLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1910 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 6892863042
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 10 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At cookline area- approximately 8 small flying insects landing on reach in cooler, cutting board and storage shelves above reach in cooler, At dry storage area near back door in kitchen - approximately 4 small flying insects - landing on dry storage shelves near containers of dry food. At bar area- approximately 10 small flying insects landing on wall and shelves with clean glasses.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024070640 | Oct 3, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2018003689 | Jan 5, 2018 | Feb 9, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler not turned on at licensing inspection. Per operator new compressor is on order.
Apr 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At walk in cooler- container of medicine stored over raw shell eggs- operator removed.
Live, small flying insects found At cookline area- approximately 8 small flying insects landing on reach in cooler, cutting board and storage shelves above reach in cooler, At dry storage area near back door in kitchen - approximately 4 small flying insects - landing on dry storage shelves near containers of dry food. At bar area- approximately 10 small flying insects landing on wall and shelves with clean glasses.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw ground beef- operator removed and stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to hand,e clean dishes without changing their gloves or washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler nears cookline- shredded cheese 54F- cold holding, butter 54F- cold holding, sliced cheese 54F- cold holding- food double panned- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed food inside cooler to quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar reach in cooler- gallon milk opened Sunday not date marked- operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area- in use avocado with sticker still attached- operator removed.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cookline - cooked pasta - cooling 20 minutes at 2:20pm (82-83F - Cooling) at 3pm 81-83F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to reach in to continue cooling.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline drawers - raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - flip top - cooked onions (46-47F); Swiss cheese (53F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Observed openings in upper section of flip top allowing cold air to flow out. Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. Walk in cooler - cheese (50F); cooked pasta (51F); cooked pork (51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Per operator delivery was just received and door left open. Operator placed all items in ice bath to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink.
1 Dead roach on premises. Dry storage room - next to shelving. Operator removed and cleaned the area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grill drawers and both flip tops.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari and raw pork in low door cooler. Operator inverted
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (51F-64F- cold holding), sliced cheese (58F- cold holding) items were delivered less than 4 hours ago. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to cool down
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in back chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above cookline soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning
Jun 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cookline - Drawer unit - not working at licensing inspection. Walk in cooler - No TCS items - ambient temperature 49F.
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cookline - Drawer unit - not working at licensing inspection. Walk in cooler - No TCS items - ambient temperature 49F.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.