FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6890 Gulfport Boulevard South
Florida, 33707
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic clear cup in parm cheese. Employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone, keys on prep table on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon of oil on floor and sugar bag in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cook chicken in cheese buckets
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted on cook line. Employee inverted items. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over ready to eat potatoes salad. Employee stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee replaced sanitizer with approved chlorine sanitizer 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee separated items. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 11:30 am meatballs (84F - Cooling) on speed rack next to pizza oven. cooked eggplant (120F - Cooling) on prep table. Manager placed items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in dishwasher area. Pizza boxes blocking hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter and dishwasher area. No soap at hand sink at front counter, next to ice machine and next to dishwasher machine. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, cooked chicken Made 2-4-25 no date marking. Employee date marked items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
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 10/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense cheese in reach in cooler. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in rear storage room not properly secured. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in rear storage room not inverted for protection. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles and cooking oil stored on floor. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife located between wall and three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers above reach in cooler not inverted for protection. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from utility room into kitchen, removed gloves, but did not wash hands before beginning work with food. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed mushrooms in three door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by ice machine used to store supplies. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 08/06/2024 not date marked. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by front door entrance. Employee removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in plastic container not identified. Employee labeled sugar Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Slicer soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink front counter blocked with pizza boxes on top. Employee moved boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up a container with water from hand sink. Educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle dining room area not identified. Employee labeled windex. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave toaster oven soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets soiled on the deli reach in coolers. Spray nozzle heavy soiled mold like debris above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling items on cook line at room temperature. cook moved items in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: No cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
9
Basic
24
Total
35
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Ice chute on self service machine in dining room soiled with mold like debris.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz scoop in yeast container
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on equipment soiled.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in electrical room
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2023 license displayed. License not displayed. manager printed and posted current license Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach front register line 2 dead roaches electric room. 3 dead roaches front door area.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gasket held with duct tape
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drinking cups.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in electrical room.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in mop area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen and dish area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in the electrical room.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in dish area between walls and sink. dish washer removed knives Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs On cook line oven. Cooked removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave toaster oven soiled
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish hand sink no sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets soiled on the deli reach in coolers. Spray nozzle heavy soiled mold like debris above 3 compartment sink.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler over food.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dining room hallway
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Waitress did not wash hands prior to putting gloves on.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings in dish area back corner by mixer machine. 2 rodent droppings under hand sink in dish area next to reach in cooler. 2 rodent droppings under dish machine 1 rodent dropping in electrical room
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 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.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling items on cook line at room temperature. cook moved items in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Slicer machine soiled Pizza dough mixer soiled food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black garbage bag placed over hand sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area no paper towels
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dish area Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made on site 7-25-23 no date mark Employee dated item Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 35 total violations (2 high priority, 9 intermediate, 24 basic).