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LIL' PESCE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1777 GEORGIA ST, Alford FL 32420 · 850 579 9941

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200569
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Judy Jeffery pic expired cfm is working on getting renewed.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · No manager certificate provided upon callback. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · No manager certificate provided upon callback. Admin Complaint
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in plastic Togo bags
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26
High priority/50-17-3
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 1-30-26
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Cutting boards in kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Dust buildup on light fixtures over cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on upright refrigerator
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under front door to dining area.. Gaps on sides of door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jun 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Judy Jeffery pic expired cfm is working on getting renewed.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2026 · No manager certificate provided upon callback. Time Extended
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea ready for service not covered for protection in server area.
High priority/08B-02-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Judy Jeffery pic expired cfm is working on getting renewed.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in server station. Food handler restocked soap at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed full tea urn stored uncovered. Food handler covered tea urn with aluminum foil at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 unlabeled containers; 1 containing a brown substance and 1 containing a white substance. Food handler labeled containers as bread crumbs and flour at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed expired training certificates for food handlers Charlize and Jillian.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed copy for Owner who posted at time of inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of tomato sauce stored on floor near pizza make table. Owner moved all cans to a rack off of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered for protection in server area.
High priority/08B-02-4
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on dish drying rack in kitchen area.
High priority/41-10-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.