LA FORCHETTA

dba DIFEDE FRANCESCA

About this restaurant

LA FORCHETTA is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in Stuart with seating for 80 guests. According to online sources, the restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch cooking in a casual, family-oriented setting. The establishment offers Italian cuisine and is open for both dine-in and takeout service.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
7820 SW LOST RIVER RD
STUART, FL 34997
Phone
772.285.5150
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Lee (code 36)
Seating
80 seats

License

License Number
SEA5301544
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 10, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12 ×3
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13599872 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 18, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 10900544 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food