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FORNO ITALIANO PIZZERIA

FORNO ITALIANO PIZZERIA located in CORAL GABLES has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1403 SUNSET DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897055

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wine glasses stored on shelf ablove hand sinks through not stored inverted from overhead contaminants. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at front prep area a bag of flour stored on floor. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom hand sink. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza to go boxes stored on floor in lobby. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of raw shelled eggs stored over open container of mortadella meat. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler cut sausages (48F - Cold Holding). As per chef less than 2 hours. Observed at rear prep area garlic in oil (54F - Cold Holding). As per chef less than 1 hour. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with ice remnants inside sink. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 added a gas stove connected to propane tank located behind pizza oven with no hood filter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed no available for new hired employee less than 60 days. Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank in kitchen area in use with portable gas stove. Operator disconnected and placed outside. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10785339

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini fridge reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: At time of callback inspection still observed ice build up at mini fridge reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on lobby floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over strawberries and fresh mozzarella in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: At time of callback inspection still observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat items at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on floor next to pizza oven. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at mini fridge reach in freezer. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on lobby floor. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over strawberries and fresh mozzarella in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 3 hours. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 add gas stove behind pizza oven with no hood filter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed next to pizza oven, connected to stove. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Ledjan N and Ermal Z hired over 3 months ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: At time callback inspection observed no employee training available for employee Ledjan N and Ermal Z hired over 5 months ago. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8699963

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Ledjan N and Ermal Z hired over 3 months ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8657487

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4: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). Employee set up three compartment sink until repaired. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 add gas stove behind pizza oven with no hood filter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Ledjan N and Ermal Z hired over 3 months ago. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341183

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the unit by the front counter. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. At the time of the inspection chlorine strength at 0ppm, no chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Chlorine strength at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 open burner stove installed behind the pizza oven , no hood installed. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed by the pizza oven.

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