LA FONTANA D'ORAZIO

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

High Priority

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC and observed ice in ice machine in undrained water do to ice machine not draining properly. **Warning**

High Priority

Equipment in poor repair.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets in disrepair at cook line, pizza station, and pastry station. Observed ice machine at storage area not draining. As per staff, service provider has been called to fix machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor between HWS and WIC door due to leaks from ceiling. **Warning**

Basic

Food stored in undrained ice.

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice in ice machine at storage area in untrained ice. **Warning**

Basic

Food stored on floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sugar and frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area that has an ice machine. Observed plastic container of lentils and a box of squash stored on floor at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside and at door of WIF. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on RIC handle at cook line. **Warning**

Basic

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient threat RIC across from slicer at kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic

Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Basic

Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed accordion doors at patio pizza area, not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed no door or air curtain at patio pizza area to protect area from vermin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area, cutting board soiled soiled at pantry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS across from WIC with ice inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare Fontana style, tuna salad, and beef carpaccio not disclosed on the menu. **Warning**

Intermediate

No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Intermediate

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and pasta station. **Warning**

Intermediate

Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at WIC. Coached staff of correct procedure. **Warning**

Basic

No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and pasta station. **Warning**

Intermediate

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards soiled at cook line. **Warning**

Basic

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at pastry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic