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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 dateMarch 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429894
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718920
DBPR license2334399

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority8 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna at walk-in cooler. Chef correctly arranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags kept beside the one attached to the current bag of clams. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed establishment remodeled layout of kitchen and removed hand washing sink from prep area. As per plan review, updated plan was submitted on 02/2025, still not approved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#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 hand washing sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled layout of kitchen and removed hand washing sink from prep area. As per plan review, updated plan was submitted on 02/2025, still not approved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at coffee station with green mold like substance inside. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling tile at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent and ceiling tile soiled at ware washing area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing a watch while preparing food at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer and cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-43-4

Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in cooler stored in outside patio that is not fully enclosed. Also observed pizza oven and one reach in cooler at pizza station in outside patio in unenclosed area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap placed on soiled at back of store. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the cold holding units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by female staff. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer and cooler gasket soiled and reach-in cooler gasket at pizza station soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils at coffee station not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bottom of reach-in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine stored outside in nonsecure area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.