La Fontana D'Orazio

10702 NW 74 St Unit 5&6, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334399

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 30 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority, repeat · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 repeat), 6 intermediate (2 repeats), 14 basic (7 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-50
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score30

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug262026

Routine inspection

23 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed cutting board soiled soiled at pantry station.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC across from slicer at kitchen area.
  More time given
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed plastic containers of frying oil on floor next to ice machine.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
  Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
23 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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).
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license expired October 1st, 2025.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed HWS across from WIC with ice inside.
  Repeat violation
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at pizza station and pasta station.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at pizza station and pasta station.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Basic14
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Observed no ambient threat RIC across from slicer at kitchen area.
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in undrained ice.
  Observed ice in ice machine at storage area in untrained ice.
  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
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Observed tongs stored on RIC handle at cook line.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: 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
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed at cutting boards soiled at cook line.
  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
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup inside and at door of WIF.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink at prep area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Observed accordion doors at patio pizza area, not self closing.
  Repeat violation
  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
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water on floor between HWS and WIC door due to leaks from ceiling.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.