How many health inspections has IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA had?

IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA ever been shut down?

Yes, IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

3615 S FLORIDA AVE STE 1310, Lakeland, FL 33803

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: IL FORNO INC · License: SEA6307445

IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA in Lakeland, FL has 27 inspections on record with 145 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

27Inspections

145Violations

2Closures

Data current as of February 13, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jun 20, 2019	Sewage leaks	15:55:00
Aug 15, 2017	Roach activity	10:41:00

Inspection History (27)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 16, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA had?: IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA ever been shut down?: Yes, IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at IL FORNO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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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.

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