DUE CUORI RISTORANTE
405 FEDERAL HWY, Lake Park FL 33403 · 5613353817
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At stainless upright reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024059819 | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms;
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed chlorine dispensing container, primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm.
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 soiled dishes while washing and rinsing at triple sink then walked to cook line and handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy reach in cooler; milk (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned, held less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler in kitchen.
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 reach in cooler; milk no date mark. Operator stated milk opened approximately 26 hours prior, applied date.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handling raw beef with glove and then Handled cooked chicken cooked pork and touched wiping cloth with the same glove. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Educated owner on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (122F - Hot Holding) in display warmer. Out less than four hours. Advised to reheat to 165F
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and lighter on shelf with food items in prep area Removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bane Marie
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At prep area; prescription medication stored over prep table/unwrapped single service articles with food items. Operator removed medication.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates/utensils to serve cooked eggs without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door low boy reach in freezer; pan of prepared raw shrimp stored over opened bag of ready to eat churros. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At upright stainless reach in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked pork. Operator moved cooked pork to top shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At stainless upright reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; fresh garlic in butter (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in container on top of pan lids in make top for less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. At cook line; in-use whisk/spoon stored in quaternary sanitizer between uses. Operator removed utensils/discarded sanitizer.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pulled tomatoes dented
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At make line reach in cooler Raw pork over ready to eat sauces, At stand up reach in cooler raw steak over ready to eat shredded carrots, At reach in freezer Raw sausage over precooked frozen French fries, operator repositioned all products to achieve proper storage.
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 server reach in cooler container of milk that operator stated was opened more than 24 hours has no expiration date, operator labeled
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. 2 hired more than 60 days, no training provided
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells made to order steak and eggs with no consumer advisory notice, inspector printed copy of consumer advisory during this visitand had operator post it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing area chemical bottles containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage shelf container of rice has bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed bowl from container of rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.