OSTERIA DA FORTUNATA
607 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-532-0930
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items sitting on top of reach-in cooler: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F- Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employees moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over potatoes in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink at the bar 2 metal cups and one glass cup.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers with different spices on the floor by the kitchen entrance. The manager put them on a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over prosciutto in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty spoon in the hand washing sink at the bar. The bartender removed it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with salt on the floor by the pizza oven.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the bar. The bartender removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Walk-in cooler gaskets.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over prosciutto in the walk in cooler. The cook move the lamb to the bottom shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several half empty water bottles on preparation tables and cutting boards throughout the kitchen. The manager removed them.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with salt. On the floor by the kitchen entrance. The chef put the container on a rack.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with oil in them not labeled throughout the kitchen.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tomatoes at walk in cooler. Manger reorganized items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled by dishwasher area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by bar area.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 in dish area, 0 ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and returned to handling clean plates without washing hands on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items sitting on top of reach-in cooler: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F- Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employees moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine dish washer.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees demonstrating cutting pasta in dining room.
Food stored on floor. Plastic crates of potatoes stored on walk-in cooler floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in bar area. Manager had employee return ice scoop to dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored on cook line, water 87F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Walk-in cooler gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in dish area.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water on hand wash sink does not run, operator got it to work before end of inspection.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employees demonstrate in pasta making in seating area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.