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LA FONTANA D'ORAZIO

10702 NW 74 ST UNIT 5&6 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793451
DBPR license2334399

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC and observed ice in ice machine in undrained water do to ice machine not draining properly. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area, cutting board soiled soiled at pantry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS across from WIC with ice inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare Fontana style, tuna salad, and beef carpaccio not disclosed on the menu. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and pasta station. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and pasta station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC. Coached staff of correct procedure. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards soiled at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at pastry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets in disrepair at cook line, pizza station, and pastry station. Observed ice machine at storage area not draining. As per staff, service provider has been called to fix machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor between HWS and WIC door due to leaks from ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice in ice machine at storage area in untrained ice. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sugar and frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area that has an ice machine. Observed plastic container of lentils and a box of squash stored on floor at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside and at door of WIF. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on RIC handle at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient threat RIC across from slicer at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed accordion doors at patio pizza area, not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no door or air curtain at patio pizza area to protect area from vermin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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