LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA INC
111-17 S MAGNOLIA DR, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.878.7781
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare ready to eat food with bare hands then served.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare ready to eat food with bare hands then served.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of Frozen Snapper fillets stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage inside reach in cooler.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of Pasta Vagu stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Ham 44F Grilled chicken 52F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bucket containing raw chicken stored over unwashed lemons, tomatoes and lettuce. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine in ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no beard restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed Lamb and Calamari stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during inspection.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Owner cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler, owner stored properly during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed sausage not covered in walk in cooler, owner covered during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored in prep tables, owner stored properly.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of provolone cheese stored on the floor in freezer.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs stored on trash can, owner removed and placed with dishes set to be washed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers stored above expo not inverted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand wash sink near ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayo, chicken tenders, calamari stored in expo not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on prep tables, cutting boards.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian sausages 48F, per owner placed in expo 1 hour ago, owner placed in ice bath. Rechecked temperature 43F
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted, top of expo cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near mop sink, ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in green bucket with mold like substance, advised owner to wash, rinse and sanitize scoop and bucket allow to air dry.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers stored upright, top of expo cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed onions, shrimp, tomatoes, pasta, grill chicken, dough not covered under expo coolers.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine leaking unto floor beside mop sink.
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.