TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
450 E LAS OLAS BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler – Left -charred tomato sauce (50-57F); vodka sauce (46-54F); bolo (50-58F). Per operator items were prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler – raw commutated beef meatballs stored over raw seafood. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler – Left -charred tomato sauce (50-57F); vodka sauce (46-54F); bolo (50-58F). Per operator items were prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink being used to dump coffee/tea. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on all menus. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Several employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Unit closest to restaurant entrance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:29 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.