Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FORTUNATO'S ALFRESCO

212 37 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3426280
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8679097
DBPR license6215988

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee doing dishes put on gloves to portion spinach with no hand wash.

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear kitchen prep area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#16Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#17Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked mushrooms cooling while covered. Inspector advised of proper cooling methods. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer on prep table below microwave oven has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by server tray. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 12

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda boxes not properly secured.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table below microwave oven. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor in rear of kitchen by mixer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle used to dispense sugar is touching the sugar.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris.

#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of sugar by dough mixer not covered.

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety 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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.