Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington
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10160 Forest Hill Blvd Ste #130, Wellington, FL 33414Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington has accumulated 206 violations across 30 inspections, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—more than 30 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. High-priority violations have been pervasive: management awareness failures appeared in at least 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 7 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations were documented in at least 6 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations (indicating issues with raw shellfish handling) were cited in at least 4 inspections. Water supply violations emerged in at least 2 of the most recent inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025 was complaint-based and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after 3 violations were found, though a prior complaint-based inspection on September 16, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation with 15 violations including high-priority findings in shell stock requirements, water supply, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009287 | $800.00 | Dec 5, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024053623 | $200.00 | Aug 5, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021045189 | $400.00 | Aug 20, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021001932 | $200.00 | Nov 19, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington last inspected?
- Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington?
- The most frequently cited violations at Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington had?
- Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington find?
- Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington was most recently inspected on September 17, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington ever been shut down?
- No, Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington been fined?
- Franco Italian Bistro in Wellington has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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