PICCOLO'S PIZZA
2006 N CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee FL 33538 · 8652961030
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans do not match previous ownerships plans. Operator has submitted plans, deficiency letter sent to owner 5/21/26, operator submitted additional documents on 5/26/26.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in restroom. Provided operator with sign, operator posted.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner Valoree
Plumbing system in disrepair. No pipe hooked up to mop sink. Water draining onto ground.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner Valoree
Plumbing system in disrepair. No pipe hooked up to mop sink. Water draining onto ground.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over kielbasa in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to 3 compartment sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ice machine in room with 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink in cook line area. Operator refilled dispensers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in room with 3 compartment sink
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken wings in standing cold water in sink at cook line. Operator turned cool running water on.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand wash sink at front counter
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.