LA PICCOLINA
15502 STONEYBROOK W PKWY 118, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-347-3946
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided a copy via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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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 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris throughout the establishment.
Jun 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Slicer is encrusted. Residue build up around drink nozzles..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Carmen Perez.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris throughout the establishment.
Hood filters are in poor repair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink water is not draining properly.
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes in reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over passion fruit reduction. Raw beef overcooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored next to raw beef in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Alredo and soup dated 5/9.Stop Sale
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Salmon,Alfredo,soup in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter held at room temperature,cream,67 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Soup is covered while cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Slicer is encrusted. Residue build up around drink nozzles..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by fire extinguisher.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Carmen Perez.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.Chlorine strips.
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/Carmen Perez
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris throughout the establishment.
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Bar area.
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.Salmon in reach in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Hood filters are in poor repair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink water is not draining properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Sandwich picks in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated build up throughout the establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar at bar area.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored next soup in walk in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Three comp sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided a copy via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Chlorine strips.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Water filters.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up at back of stove. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled.
Unwashed lettuce stored with ready-to-eat food carrot cake in walk in cooler.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick chill. Cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store pan at the bar. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator put paper towel.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid by dishwasher. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage area soiled. Operator cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in back dry storage area. Operator chained.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tiles above prep area and walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top of shelf in the kitchen. Manager inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Waffle mix on floor at the bar. Bottle of cooking oil on floor. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar. Ope removed.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. In salt container. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 78F by rice cooker. Operator emptied
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter. Reach in freezer across from prep area. Reach in at cook lineOperator cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall by three compartment sink"
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator from the night before. Bolognesa (94F - Cooling)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the night before. Bolognesa (94F - Cooling)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator had item in a big pot and covered.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator uses chlorine but has quart test kits
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bachamel sauce and bolognesa. Operator date marked item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back dry storage. Ice bin at the bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At Bar ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. In sugar container Operator corrected
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in back storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator has fish and octopus thawing in standing water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in ware wading area soiled.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles in dining room. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets and watches.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment license states 85 but location has 109 seats.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touched hat and then touched spoon without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade towel used for food storage - direct contact with food.Cooked potatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over peppers in walk in cooler. Raw calamari stored over vegetables in walk-in cooler. Raw octopus stored over risotto in upright freezer. Raw beef carpaccio stored over cooked sausage in upright freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fish,46 f held less than fours in walk in cooler stated operator. Rice,45 f,garlic and oil,68 f,eggs,70 f held less than fours stated operator.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Potatoes,71 f,held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill.Advised operator to use time as a public health control.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted. Residue build up surrounding drink nozzles in dining room. Cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.Cooks lie.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef Carpaccio on the wall menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Bechamel.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine ad bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets and watches.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment license states 85 but location has 109 seats.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls are soiled throughout the establishment. Ceiling and fans are soiled throughout the establishment.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.Handwash sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar at the bar area
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled.
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored over cooked chicken in upright freezer. Raw shell eggs stored next to wine in walk in cooler. ** Raw pork stored over soup in walk in cooler. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Tatati,beef carpaccio,all ceviche dishes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pasta,soup in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Degreaser in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, utensils and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 85 but location has 109 seats.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling is soiled throughout the establishment. Outside of food storage containers are soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system.
Spaces in ceiling by ice machine area.
Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat olives in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and salt in kitchen.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.Mahi Mahi.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored over cooked chicken in upright freezer. Raw shell eggs stored next to wine in walk in cooler. ** Raw pork stored over soup in walk in cooler. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Tatati,beef carpaccio,all ceviche dishes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pasta,soup in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Degreaser in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, utensils and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment license states 85 but location has 109 seats.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling is soiled throughout the establishment. Outside of food storage containers are soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system.
Spaces in ceiling by ice machine area.
Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat olives in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and salt in kitchen.
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