Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar

3471 N Federal Hwy Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar's latest score of 33 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass door reach in cooler - lasagna prepared 2 days prior - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Prep station Small make table - short ribs - operator covered.

08B-12-5

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Menu offers salmon served raw; no proof of parasite destruction/aquaculture letter. **Warning**

01D-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At larger flip top cooler; raw veal stored over ready-to-eat bruschetta. Operator moved veal. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At upright stainless reach in; standing water in bottom.

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Di Valle's Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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