DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

NORTH ITALIA

With 6 documented inspections, NORTH ITALIA in FORT LAUDERDALE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

699 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545947

  • 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at bar soda gun holsters Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941897

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of main warewashing machine. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner - plates in dining area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 120F. Operator moved to heat source. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at bar soda gun holsters Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer - raw beef stored over ready to eat pepperoni. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline drawer unit - raw calamari stored over ready to eat cooked rice/cheese balls. Operator stored all items properly Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Right Cookline grill drawer - Raw ground beef stored over raw seafood. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right open top - raw salmon (45-46F); cooked broccolini (44-45F); cut lettuce (50-51F); cooked potatoes (52-54F). Per operator items held in unit almost 3 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items on ice and moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - 1 mussel tag not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right Bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001804

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than one hour. Prepped one hour prior. Operator moved to blast chiller to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760674

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates in dining area - expo - not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right drawer unit - mozzarella (44-46F); raw tuna (44-46F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547179

  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Prep area - low boy - raw beef carpaccio stored over ready to eat ice cream. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8206179

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed