FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA
7700 Starkey Road
Florida, 33777
Seminole Village
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 200+ ppm, corrected 100ppm
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean metals bins on soiled shelf above triple sink
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ben door handle
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter **Repeat Violation**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler, recommend item be held on time as a public health control
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats and cheeses in walk in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager present during inspection Ryan does not have a CFM
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-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/ 4 staff present at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
20
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to cook line
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at front counter
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
- 10-01-5: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 in sugar bin
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peels stored on top of soiled pizza oven. In use tongs on soiled fire suppression pipes over cook line **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Sides of grill and fryers soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food containers in walk-in cooler with old labels affixed
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic pepperoncini bins reused to store cut lettuce in walk-in cooler
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in front of front counter
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Lasagna uncovered in walk-in cooler
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unpackaged sliced mozzarella not dated in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled cooking utensils in hand sink on cook line
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 23 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 20 basic).