TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Unit closest to restaurant entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink being used to dump coffee/tea. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on all menus. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Unit closest to restaurant entrance. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - Left -charred tomato sauce (50-57F); vodka sauce (46-54F); bolo (50-58F). Per operator items were prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. 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. Walk in cooler - raw commutated beef meatballs stored over raw seafood. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - Left -charred tomato sauce (50-57F); vodka sauce (46-54F); bolo (50-58F). Per operator items were prepared last night and held in walk in cooler overnight. Observed items in tall plastic containers. Reviewed proper cooking procedures. See stop sale. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink being used to dump coffee/tea. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on all menus. 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. Several employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
- 53B-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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline; operator provided. Corrected On-Site 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. -Carlos B -Gloria K -Lily B -Rosanna B Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Cookline; operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to go area. Repeat Violation
- 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 due to wrong container connected with machine. Employee connected chlorine sanitizer container. Chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks.... Wine bottle stored directly in drink ice at bar . Employee burned ice . See stop issue **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.... Raw meatballs above rice balls at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food stored in ice used for drinks.... Wine bottle stored directly in drink ice at bar . Employee burned ice .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...meat sauce 46F, butter 49F, sauce 45F in top reach in cold well at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held than four hour , employee time marked **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location...manager provided it to conspicuous Corrected On-Site
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink...soda gun pipe in handwashing sink at bar , employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.... stored strainer, dumped ice , Handwashing sink , all handwashing sink at bar . Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided Corrected On-Site
- 53B-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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at polish area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger above French fries in reach in drawer at kitchen. Chef properly stored food Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...scampi butter with capers date marked 4/13/24 at walk in cooler . Chef discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...scampi butter with capers date marked 4/13/24 at walk in cooler .
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer stored in handwashing at bar , polish area. Employee removed strainer . Corrected On-Site
- 53B-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.
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to manager and display it . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).