When was North Italia in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at North Italia in Fort Lauderdale?

The most frequently cited violations at North Italia in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

How many health inspections has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale had?

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of North Italia in Fort Lauderdale find?

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?

No, North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.

Has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.

How much has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale been fined?

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected: March 16, 2026

699 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Broward County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: North Restaurants LLC
DBPR License: SEA1625873

Overview

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale operates as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 262 seats and a troubling compliance pattern. Across 7 inspections from November 2023 to March 2026, the facility accumulated 22 violations (averaging 3.1 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2). However, a critical surge in October 2025 documented 24 violations in a single routine inspection, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation — the facility's most serious enforcement escalation. That inspection cited four high-priority violations including management awareness failures, consumer advisory lapses, toxic substance control breaches, and employee health reporting violations. High-priority violations, particularly employee health reporting and hand washing issues, have recurred across multiple inspections (appearing in at least 5 of 7 inspections), indicating systemic management gaps in food safety protocols. Following the October 2025 closure of compliance review, a callback inspection on October 11, 2025 documented compliance with prior violations. A disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine was issued. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 found 6 additional violations including high-priority issues with food contact surfaces and proper cooking temperatures, completed with no further action — a disposition that contrasts with the severity of the violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

7Inspections

22Violations

0Closures

$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 16, 2026

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 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

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for North Italia in Fort Lauderdale
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Jan 13, 2026	2--2025087757	$200.00	Oct 10, 2025	Miami (Doral)

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

2026 — 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority

Mar 16, 2026 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

2025 — 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority

Oct 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

2024 — 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority

Oct 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

2023 — 1 inspection0 violations

Nov 7, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Italia in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?: North Italia in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at North Italia in Fort Lauderdale?: The most frequently cited violations at North Italia in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale had?: North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of North Italia in Fort Lauderdale find?: North Italia in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?: No, North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?: Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has North Italia in Fort Lauderdale been fined?: North Italia in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.