IL LUSSO
201 E PARK AVE STE 100, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-765-8620
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veal shank 45°F in walk in cooler, per manager stored 2 hours ago, manger placed in ice bath.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at bar area.
Cutting boards throughout kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of Cornish hens stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink on cook line.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink is inoperable on cook line.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pork 48F Lamb 50F. Employee placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside hand sink in bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area. Printed hand washing sign during time of inspection.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veal shank 45°F in walk in cooler, per manager stored 2 hours ago, manger placed in ice bath.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored on prep table, head chef removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lobster not stored 6 inches of the floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed veal chops stored on the floor in walk in freezer and lobster stored on the floor in walk in cooler, manager stored properly during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs during inspection.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date of last mussel served on tags.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed octopus in ROP that is cooked in ROP, per head chef who is new to this position, presumed that there was a HAACP plan in place already.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in servers area, not secure.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers stored on rack near 3 compartment sink, wet nesting.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice, bar area. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink near dish machine and prep sink, manager placed a sign at both sinks during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed that under expo cooler with romaine lettuce and one with pasta needs to be cleaned, food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed waygu not covered in walk in cooler.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellstock tags without date of late one served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Employee replaced both.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in servers area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers in pot room area wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area below expo drawer used to store pasta with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, meatballs, scallops, fish, octopus not covered in expo cooler across from flat top grill; ravioli not covered in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tempura near cooks station removed from original container not labeled.
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