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LA DOLCE VITA

3331 NE 33 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954.213.5616

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618978
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Stored food not covered. Ravioli in chest freezer - operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink, operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses operator stored properly.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning

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.