LITTLE ITALIAN PIZZA
1791 S HIGHLAND AVENUE, Clearwater FL 33756
Last inspected Mar 19, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024032065 | Mar 13, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2019063924 | Oct 29, 2019 | Feb 3, 2020 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored on counter next to clean silverware in front counter area. Item was moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold unit on cook line: Mariana sauce (119F - Hot Holding) Cook put marinara on stove top burner to reheat marinara to 165F or above. Re-temped item and item is now: Mariana sauce (167F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in prep area next to pizza oven has no running water and employees are unable to wash their hands in this area. Operator has called a plumber to fix the hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate not accessible at the time of inspection. Operator has certificate at home.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit observed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on counter next to clean silverware in front counter area. Employee drink on cutting board of reach in deli cooler on cook line. Employees were moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Soiled ice chute at beverage station in front counter. Reviewed with operator. Ice chute cleaned during inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with operator
Food ( boxes of oil) stored on floor next to fryer. Reviewed with operator. Operator placed oil on crates
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Water in standing water when meats are thawed. Reviewed with manager. Manager turned on cold water on to thaw meats
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine - run three times -O ppm chlorine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine - run three times -O ppm chlorine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in reach in cooler - reviewed with manager - manager rearranged food
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas S. Manager Training expired 12/28/23 - current food manager Chris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink in front area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler - discussed with with manager - manager date marked lasagna
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area and front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottles
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet on side of bldg missing vacuum breaker.
No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed employee health agreement and verified employee signature.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs not stored with handle above the top of cut lettuce in reach-in cooler at wait station. Operator removed tongs.
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