North Italia

699 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at North Italia, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting North Italia on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at bar soda gun holsters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Observed same. **Time Extended**

29-17-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than one hour. Prepped one hour prior. Operator moved to blast chiller to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right drawer unit - mozzarella (44-46F); raw tuna (44-46F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Basic - Clean plates in dining area - expo - not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Italia on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Italia?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Italia.

How does North Italia compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

North Italia most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has North Italia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Italia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Italia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is North Italia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Italia is inspected around three times per year on average.

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