It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale
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500 E Las Olas Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301IT! 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.
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
It! Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,040.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
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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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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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