LITTLE ITALY PIZZA
825 W MAIN ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-2000
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed reading of chlorine solution at 0ppm, operator changed new reading at 50ppm.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed a pan of lasagna, owner stated pulled the day before and not date marked.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed test strips expired to test solution.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen next to 3-compartment sink the gasket is torn.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Canadian bacon at 48F, at the prep table at front counter, owner moved to reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom door does not close all the way.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee on the phone in a food preparation area in the kitchen, employee put phone away.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at the hand washing sink at the front counter.
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the flours scooped with a cup without a handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and ansul pipes.
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 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a box of waffle cones on a shelve under a prep table opened and not properly protected.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changed his gloves without washing hands, educated on the importance and he washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 on top of towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small 2 ounce cup in seasoning on the cook line, observed a 2 ounce cup in tuna fish salad on the prep table out front and a cup in the bin of sugar in the kitchen, operator removed.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a crock pot of 120F on the front counter, operator changed out.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of pizza boxes on the floor next to garbage can in dining area, operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not air drying properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of hot sauce and bottle of mayonnaise not labeled in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a bin of flour not labeled in the kitchen area.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new employee with no proof. Employee read signed and dated form at inspection.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach on cooler pasta (50F - Cold Holding), operator had food containers overfilled. Removed some to lower part of unit to quickly cool to 41F and lidded containers on well.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.prep table holding slicer stored in splash zone of handsink. Operator moved table from splash zone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans at can storage. Operator removed to segregated area not to use. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach on preptop at kitchen (); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); spaghetti pasta (56F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (57F - Cold Holding). All foods must be used or discarded by3pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored with food at can storage beside canned foods. Operator removed to chemical storage.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed beer pitchers stored at handsink on splash zone one pitcher touching faucet at front counter. Pitcher sent to dishwash others moved to keep from cross contamination.
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.