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FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

6890 GULFPORT BLVD · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707-2108

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3600328
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13462788
DBPR license6217767

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on chair near restrooms. 1 live roach on floor near restrooms. 8 live roaches in oven on cooks line. 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 live roach on wall in dining area. 1 live roach on shelf at wait station. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Rihanna Todd hired more than 30 days ago to manager. **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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. **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No proof provided that recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate16-53-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature reading 107f **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf near restroom. 4 dead roaches on floor near restrooms. 6 dead roaches on floor near mop sink. 4 dead roaches on floor near reach-in freezers in hallway. 8 dead roaches inside oven on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 1 dead roach on wall behind pizza oven. 3 dead roaches inside oven on cooks line. 1 dead roach on floor in dining room. 1 dead on floor underneath prep table 1 dead roach floor near fat-fryer on cooks line 4 dead roaches on floor underneath reach-in freezer near warewashing area. Operator in discarded roaches. In the process of cleaning and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic33-23-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic33-14-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

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#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to dishmachine is rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic33-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic16-38-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge not registering. Water damage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Men's and women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

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#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

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#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler across from pizza oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast and sugar removed from original packs stored in containers in warewashing area not labeled by common name. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.