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FABIO'S MILANO

753 SE 17 ST, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-289-8195

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622521
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
NOV 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches at in ground grease compartment at rear of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024053157Sep 9, 2024Oct 10, 2024$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two doors reach in cooler- two cartons of raw shell eggs over lasagna and butter. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed to operator. Printed and filed by two new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. mop inside mop-sink. Employee removed and stored to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kool it cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at small chest freezer in kitchen - raw coconut shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored over portioned fries (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter- handwashing sink used for dumping- evident by lettuce debris in drain. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Sep 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches at in ground grease compartment at rear of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage room - ceiling tile missing. Operator fixed it.
Basic/36-32-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed at large reach in freezer - container of chicken tender without cover. Operator covered container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed bathroom door threshold in disrepair.
Basic/36-09-4
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added more sanitizer tablets and corrected to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean wiping cloths stored in bathroom. Operator removed.
Basic/21-16-4/Corrected On-Site

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.