North Italia in Fort Lauderdale
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699 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304North 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025087757 | $200.00 | Oct 10, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
North Italia in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— 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 August 27, 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 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 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 August 27, 2026 with 0 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.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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