How many health inspections has LA FORCHETTA had?

LA FORCHETTA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA FORCHETTA ever been shut down?

No, LA FORCHETTA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA FORCHETTA?

The most frequently cited violations at LA FORCHETTA are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

LA FORCHETTA

7820 SW LOST RIVER RD, Stuart, FL 34997

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DIFEDE FRANCESCA · License: SEA5301544

LA FORCHETTA in Stuart, FL has 26 inspections on record with 122 total violations (4.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

122Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 26, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 2, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 29, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA FORCHETTA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA FORCHETTA had?: LA FORCHETTA has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA FORCHETTA ever been shut down?: No, LA FORCHETTA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA FORCHETTA?: The most frequently cited violations at LA FORCHETTA are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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Last verified: February 26, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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