LA FORCHETTA

Name: LA FORCHETTA
Address: 7820 SW LOST RIVER RD, STUART, FL, 34997, US
Rating: 84.2

7820 SW LOST RIVER RD, STUART, FL 34997

License #5301544

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84.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA FORCHETTA in STUART currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 4 minor.

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[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep counters at cook line- operator removed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back prep area- bucket inside hand sink - operator removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station reach in cooler- #1 raw sausage 46F- cold holding, marinara sauce 44F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour as per operator- operator placed under reach in freezer to quick chill.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking by salad station - educated operator employee moved .
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for all employees 01/13/23-1/13/26

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