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NORTH ITALIA

699 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats262
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625873
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Right Cookline grill drawer - Raw ground beef stored over raw seafood. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025087757Oct 10, 2025Jan 13, 2026$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Waste line missing at bar soda gun holsters
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 11, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Oct 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer - raw beef stored over ready to eat pepperoni. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline drawer unit - raw calamari stored over ready to eat cooked rice/cheese balls. Operator stored all items properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Right Cookline grill drawer - Raw ground beef stored over raw seafood. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right open top - raw salmon (45-46F); cooked broccolini (44-45F); cut lettuce (50-51F); cooked potatoes (52-54F). Per operator items held in unit almost 3 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items on ice and moved items to walk in to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
1 mussel tag not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right Bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of main warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner - plates in dining area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 120F. Operator moved to heat source.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Waste line missing at bar soda gun holsters
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than one hour. Prepped one hour prior. Operator moved to blast chiller to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right drawer unit - mozzarella (44-46F); raw tuna (44-46F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean plates in dining area - expo - not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled dishes or 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
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Prep area - low boy - raw beef carpaccio stored over ready to eat ice cream. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.