LITTLE ITALY PIZZA SHOP
3523 N 49 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · (813)522-2717
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing and rinsing dishes and setting them to dry without a sanitize step. Operator set up sanitize compartment in sink and rewashed the dishes properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top shelf of reach in cooler, over cooked lasagna and calzones. Operator moved eggs to store below ready to eat foods.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -operator handled employee training handbooks with gloved hands and the proceeded to engage in food preparation. Operator changed gloves and washed hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Plastic cooler door insulation flaps fell into pot of tomato sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm, diluted and retested at 100PPM)
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausages temping at 105F cooling in deep container with a lid in walk in cooler. Operator moved sausages to a sheet tray to allow for proper cooling.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chlorine test strips, only has pH test strips
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler door on cookline
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice buckets not stored inverted to drain. Operator inverted buckets.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -by ice machine
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Plastic door insulation flaps fell into pot of tomato sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Stop Sale issued.
Food stored on floor. -tomato sauce and cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler
Hood ventilation system has grease, dust and debris accumulation.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Metal dough containers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -Soda nozzles soiled with black slime
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. Two employees, one food handling, one cashiering and sanitizing tables lack proof of health reporting responsibility. Operator had employees sign Health reporting agreement.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One female staff member engaging in food handling has no proof of training.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle and microwave handles.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room by ice machine. Operator attempted to secure with bungee cord, but there was nothing to tie it down to on one side.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling/ wall over deli cooler used for sandwich prep has accumulation of dust and grease debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bad stored on dry storage shelf next to cans of food Operator moved away from food areas
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back of kitchen causing hole and unfinished surface that's not easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. -pot of sauce, buckets of pepperoncinis in walk in cooler in kitchen - boxes of canned food in dry storage area -boxes of mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler in outdoor shed.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor and hung up inverted.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
Walk-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of grease and food residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris in walk in cooler.
Water from mop sink accumulating onto ground outside causing large puddle of standing water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 10 ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer and retested at 50 PPM.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers holding dough soiled interior and exterior, mixer head and bowl soiled with flour and food debris, soda nozzle area on self service drink machine soiled with black mold like debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made 7-9 in the am no date mark. Employee dated lasagna.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in rear ice machine room.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on true reach in cooler in prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in rear prep area broken.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved container of sauce to riser.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor in rear ice machine room. Employee removed ice buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty equipment in rear prep area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in reach in cooler on front counter over foods to be served to the public.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over mozzarella in walk in cooler. Employee moved tomatoes to lower shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in prep area. Employee put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to soda boxes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
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/
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at microwave
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to cans of olives. Employee food storage in pizza dough cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went out back door, came back on cook line and started cooking without washing their hands. Educated employees on hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler out back. Manager separated items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding ) in walk-in cooler on cook line. Manager place sauce in an ice bath and placed in walk-in freezer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cheese calzone (80F - Cooling); Manager placed items in walk-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Big slicer soiled with food debris. Tomato slicer soiled with mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table cook line. Employee moved water bottle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris thought out kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor pot of tomato sauce and plastic containers on floor in walk-in cooler in kitchen area. Manager moved items off the floor.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler next to meat on cook line. Manager removed item.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 2-1-2024, Operator updated license
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shells eggs over ready to eat food in stand up cooler in prep area. Manager moved eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic (49F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to walk-in freezer RETEMP CUT TOMATOES 39F- FRESH GARLIC 41F - Sausage 41F- Ham 43F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox bleach cleaner next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Employee moved items
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow breaker mop sink area out back.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator information
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. Emailed operator information.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna Made 2-7-24. No date mark.
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. Expired 12-1-2023 International Food Service Executive Association
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of tomatoes, Gallons of oil on floor in outback dry storage area. Cases of Philly steak on floor in freezer out back area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator information.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in woman's bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go boxes and cases cups on floor in outback dry storage area.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger over cooked bacon. Manager moved items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice cheese @2:23 (45F); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); @ 3:05 roast beef 42F, slice tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) @3:03 slice tomatoes 41F. Employee moved foods to freezer for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Dough mixer head soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute with black mold substances. Ice machine in back area storage mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle next to single serving plates. Manager removed bottle
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks not wearing any hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in reach in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Pot of tomato sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Gallon of oils on the floor back storage area.
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza cutter in between crack of prep tables front line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back kitchen soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor back game room area. Case of to go cups on floor back area by game room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power in prep area not labeled.
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.