LA DOLCE VITA
3331 NE 33 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954.213.5616
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Ravioli in chest freezer - operator covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink, operator provided.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish stored over ready to eat eggplant Parmesan. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Front counter - chest freezer - raw chicken stored over ready to eat soup. Operator stored all items properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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 made adjustments and primed unit. Chlorine 50ppm.
Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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/ PIC - Fabio Bruni.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
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.