Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
3471 N Federal Hwy Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 118 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.2 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for rodent activity. Fire inspections documented improper cooking equipment setup, including a repeat violation for portable grills used to fry without proper hood suppression. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,800 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a spike in March 2026 with 11 violations and 4 high-priority citations, reversing an extended period of compliance.
Most recent closure: January 3, 2017 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
4.2
violations / inspection
4.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017001307 | $800.00 | Jan 4, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2015026240 | $1,000.00 | May 6, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable grills used to fry breaded chicken breast. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable grills used to fry breaded chicken breast. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on January 3, 2017 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Cucina Veneziana (2015-2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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