It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

500 E Las Olas Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Overview

IT! ITALY in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 186 violations across 20 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures but faces significant recurring compliance gaps. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and food in good condition appear repeatedly across the inspection history, indicating systemic management failures in core food safety practices. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on February 11, 2025 following an inspection that documented 10 violations including 7 high-priority findings. Two disciplinary actions totaling $1,040 have been issued. Fire safety violations involving propane tank storage inside the building were cited on three occasions (January 31, 2020; February 3, 2022; February 11, 2025), representing a recurring hazard that remains unresolved. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 21 violations and was completed with no further action, suggesting continued non-compliance without escalated enforcement at this time.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
186Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$1,040in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,040.00

Disciplinary action history for It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025027459 $400.00 Feb 11, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2022010567 $640.00 Feb 3, 2022 Orlando

It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 tanks in upstairs storage room. Inspector will email inspection report to fire Marshall for review.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Approximately 7 propane tanks stored inside kitchen area near walk in cooler. Inspector will email inspection report to Fire Marshall for review.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 9 - 15 gallon propane tanks stored on inside staircase. Inspector will email Inspection report to Fire Marshall Jeff Lucas. **Corrective Action Taken**

It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections36 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale had?
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale find?
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
How much has It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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