FLORIOS OF LITTLE ITALY INC
200 GARFIELD ST, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954-925-0004
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent dropping on floor next to water heater in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Storage area is in a separate room from cook line by exit door.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023039174 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize until dishwasher is fixed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, homemade marinara sauce (48 to 51F - Cooling). Operator stated made yesterday, held in cooler overnight. No prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, raw seafood stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored in container or its raw beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, homemade marinara sauce (48 to 51F - Cooling). Operator stated made yesterday, held in cooler overnight. No prepared or portioned today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On prep table, can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, employee bags hanging in shelving unit with dry storage. Operator removed items.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. On prep counter, in use knives stored in sanitizer bucket in between uses. Employee removes knives and put to wash.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep area, employee open drink stored in reach in freezer. Operator discarded drink.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In pizza prep area, handwashing sink blocked with strainer. Operator removed item
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/ Giuseppe Viscito not on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation or handling. Certified food manager returned to establishment during inspection. Discussed with operator to have at least one certified food manager present when four out more employees.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator to fill out.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area, employee open drink on shelf above prep table. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen by storage rack by prep table, employee bag hanging from shelves with dry food stored. Operator removed employee bag.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 45F. Per operator all food left in unit over night. See stop sale. Foods not prepared or portioned today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front flip top cooler hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from other cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food in freezer to quick cool. Foods not prepared or portioned today Walk in cooler cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding), raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 45F. Per operator all food left in unit over night. See stop sale. Foods not prepared or portioned today
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. True cooler at 2:15pm cut tomatoes 52F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 52F at 2:40pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours will not occur. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing chicken,Ouse at salad station preparing food without hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Left door on front flip top cooler does not close properly
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of flip top cooler
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table-Alfredo sauce (79F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held one hour ago. Operator reheated on stove to 168F.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed poster to operator, manager printed and posted.
Bathroom facility not clean. Women bathroom, toilet and hand wash sink soiled. Employee cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Rear kitchen -SABA reach in freezer, broken door. - Rear flip top- broken cover -Turbo Air -reach in freezer- bottom part is missing.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line flip top, inside cover, build up of black like substance.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent dropping on floor next to water heater in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Storage area is in a separate room from cook line by exit door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled in bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using 4 hour hold time without written plan. Emailed written procedures
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cover not properly attached to unit in salad station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Floor next to water heater in storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to fryer in cook line.
In-use utensil ( knife )stored in sanitizer between uses in salad station. Operator removed during inspection
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly steak over hash brown potatoes not all commercially packaged in reach in freezer chest. Employee inverted.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed on cook line a plastic bucket of eggs stored with cracks or broken shells.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (55F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler on cook line held in double pans. Per employee held for less than two hours. Not portioned or prepared today. Employee placed in cooler to quickly chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips only had quaternary test strips.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle glass cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind salad station flip top unit leaking water in pan that's overflowing. Employee discarded water and mop floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bags of flour stored on floor in kitchen next to ice machine Observed pasta sauce on floor in walk-in cooler Employee elevated.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle and ginger beer in salad station flip top unit.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At pizza station below hand washing sink.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Pizza cook returned to station and put on gloves without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedure for hand washing with employee and employee washed hands and then put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) at front fliptop lower cooler, carton of raw shell eggs above squeeze bottles of sauces. 2) in storage area mini fliptop, container of smoked salmon above containers of cut tomatoes and cooked potatoes. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea dispenser nozzle at front bar has mold like buildup.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on insipid walls of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) In salad station fliptop, plastic soufflé cups in containers of parmesan cheese and tuna salad. 2) In True reach in cooler by salad station, plastic soufflé cup in container of fresh cut fruits. Employee removed all cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee covered coffee cup and closed water bottle on cutting board at cook line fliptop. Employee removed both.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers flour, sugar, and salt in back prep area not labeled. Manager labeled.
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