LORENZO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
222 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772-460-5445
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found on top of hot water heater, operator cleaned up droppings
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Reading 10ppm. Primed and rechecked, now 100ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-2026. Operator renewed license
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Advised to rapid chill. In service for 2.5 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at soda station
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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. 2 new hires. Emailed form to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time mark for pizza. Employee states it was made 45mins ago. Advised to add time
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made 2 days ago
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin at soda station
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to pat dry fried eggplant. Education provided
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses at servers station
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and sugar in storage
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment under steam table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets have buildup
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass 2 door cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups on drink machine wet nesting.
Hood filters have heavy dust build up
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler unit next to 3 door cooler.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pizza dough in 3 door cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found on top of hot water heater, operator cleaned up droppings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, pasta, eggplant, chicken not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid in spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled bottle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups on drink machine wet nesting.
Hood filters have heavy dust build up
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler unit next to 3 door cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of bread crumb and flour not labeled, operator labeled.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Reminder verbiage missing on main menu. Provided printed copy. Operator posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple Items in reach in freezer across from beverage cooler. Cooked eggplant made on Saturday and lasagna in 3 door standing cooler. Operator placed date mark.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ customer bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In employee bathroom on the left side wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor cracked tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3 door cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of lowboy/ slicer.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Half and half
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile front line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom Emailed operator copy
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Through out kitchen and restaurant.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the pizza make station and in front of ice machine.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish machine at 0 ppm first test. Informed Manager.Changed out chlorine 0 ppm
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee no training at time Lyle, Trevor, Kari, Ryan, and Lorenzo.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Through out kitchen and restaurant.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the pizza make station and in front of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven is soiled in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front sink..
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over food storage and working areas
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed paperwork
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Operator makes Caesar dressing from scratch. Contains raw egg. Operator marked all menus
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired on 10/6/23
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over food storage and working areas
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf over prep area near mixer
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.