Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point

Last inspected:

2014 E Sample Rd, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Overview

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point was emergency-closed on September 11, 2025 for fly activity, marking the facility's only closure on record. The closure followed an inspection documenting 33 violations, including three high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. The facility complied during a callback inspection on September 12. Across 23 inspections between November 2022 and December 2025, the establishment accumulated 140 violations, averaging 6.1 per inspection—nearly 18% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were recurring: management awareness issues appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 6 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections. Two disciplinary actions resulted in combined fines of $760. A fire safety violation from 2016 documented the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 found 6 violations with no further action required.

Most recent closure: September 11, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
140Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$760in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:58:00

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $760.00

Disciplinary action history for Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025067615 $400.00 Sep 11, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2019055420 $360.00 Oct 22, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Portable fryer observed at end of cookline under no fire suppression.For reporting purposes only.

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection13 violations · 10 high priority

Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point last inspected?
Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point last shut down?
Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point was last shut down on September 11, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point?
The most frequently cited violations at Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point had?
Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point find?
Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point ever been shut down?
Yes, Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
Has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
How much has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point been fined?
Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Rocca Trattoria Italian in Lighthouse Point operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Bura Italian Restaurant (2016).

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