FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA
7700 STARKEY RD, Seminole FL 33777 · 727-393-4500
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JAN 25
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) at front counter moved to cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fresh garlic in oil at front counter with no time mark
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen with no hair restraints
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at soda machine
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza prep cooler lid in disrepair
Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour and containers of cooking oil on floor next to mixer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on sides of fryers and flat op on cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Pizza prep cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground pork thawing at room temp on prep table next to mixer
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area, restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler prepared on 9/21, dated
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to pizza dough
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation f grease under griddle
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200+ ppm, corrected 100ppm
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler, recommend item be held on time as a public health control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats and cheeses in walk in cooler not dated
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager present during inspection Ryan does not have a CFM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 staff present at time of inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean metals bins on soiled shelf above triple sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ben door handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unpackaged sliced mozzarella not dated in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled cooking utensils in hand sink on cook line
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peels stored on top of soiled pizza oven. In use tongs on soiled fire suppression pipes over cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Sides of grill and fryers soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food containers in walk-in cooler with old labels affixed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic pepperoncini bins reused to store cut lettuce in walk-in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in front of front counter
Stored food not covered. Lasagna uncovered in walk-in cooler
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm, corrected 100ppm
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) at front counter moved to cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats and cheeses in walk-in cooler not dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Stained cutting boards
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not dated, all less than 7 days
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in Parmesan cheese
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of cans of tomatoes in rear of kitchen, removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwashing area
Food stored on floor. Breaded chicken and bucket of soup on floor in walk-in freezer. Bag of flour on floor next to mixer
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel stored on soiled surface above pizza oven. In use tongs hanging over soiled fire suppression lines over cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Under hand sink at cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep areas
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Accumulation of dust on wall behind pizza oven
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and grill
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Stored food not covered. Soup in walk in cooler
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in coolers
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.