Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce
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222 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce has accumulated 240 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.6 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, including a string of warnings and callbacks in 2021 and 2024. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces. As of March 2026, the restaurant received a warning for 8 violations, including 2 high-priority items, followed by a callback inspection two days later.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.09
violations / inspection
5.09 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce had?
- Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce find?
- Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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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.
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