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MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY #171

203 WESTSHORE PLAZA, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-288-9000

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats500
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912625
Grade history
FEB 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018019950Mar 20, 2018Apr 30, 2018$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves in main kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers at time of inspection
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer on the floor back right side at time of inspection.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon on cooks line at time of inspection. Employee moved chicken to bottom drawer during inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris around soda noodles on soda machine in server area of kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large plastic food container stored in hand wash sink at bar at time of inspection. Operator coached bartender about proper use of hand wash sink and removed food container during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator placed food on shelf during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen
Basic/16-46-4
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles on soda machine soiled with a mold like substance at time of inspection. Server area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pieces of fish thawed in sealed bags at time of inspection dated 1/16/2025. Operator disposed of fish at time of inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers at time of inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned during inspection
Basic/10-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler in server area. Operator removed drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured co2 tank next to soda bibs in kitchen at time of inspection
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Observed employee drink on prep table in prep room. Operator moved drink to lower shelf - Observed employee drink on food prep area on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves during inspection
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/label adhesive on food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near soda bib storage in hallway
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen/prep room
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table. Operator spoke to employee and they moved drink to lower shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed soda bib stored on floor. Operator had employee move to shelf. - Case of shrimp on freezer floor. Operator put on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers on clean shelves with labels attached. Operator had dish washer renwash dishes.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 500ppm. 200ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on server isle
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food and ice in handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.scoop on top of large ice machine
Basic/10-12-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at bar hand wash sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth left on counter in servers isle.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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