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IL FORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

6617 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.409.6020

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats121
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304569
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Employee switched storage of chicken and fish.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debrs. Observed Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee put on cap.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on can opener blade operator washed rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink in bar area, employee removed utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gasket in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stainless bowls on clean dish storage rack, manager inverted to comply.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cup lids stored on floor in hallway by kitchen, employee removed box from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on yellow board.
Basic/14-09-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line equipment.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 19, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, operator cleaned interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LG refrigerator sausage 50F, Raw scrambled eggs 50F, approximately 1 hr, Employee moved to working unit. manger will monitor, temperature logs in place.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed tgaskets in 2-door wheeled unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in 2-door wheeled unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Employee switched storage of chicken and fish.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area. Employee removed shortening from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit. Employee cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/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.