LITTLE ITALIAN PIZZA
1791 South Highland Avenue
Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit observed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed chlorine chemical test kit but no quaternary test kit observed for three compartment chemical sink dispenser. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on counter next to clean silverware in front counter area. Employee drink on cutting board of reach in deli cooler on cook line. Employees were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with food debris.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored on counter next to clean silverware in front counter area. Item was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold unit on cook line: Mariana sauce (119F - Hot Holding) Cook put marinara on stove top burner to reheat marinara to 165F or above. Re-temped item and item is now: Mariana sauce (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in prep area next to pizza oven has no running water and employees are unable to wash their hands in this area. Operator has called a plumber to fix the hand sink. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. CFM certificate not accessible at the time of inspection. Operator has certificate at home. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit observed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with operator
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( boxes of oil) stored on floor next to fryer . Reviewed with operator . Operator placed oil on crates **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Water in standing water when meats are thawed . Reviewed with manager. Manager turned on cold water on to thaw meats **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Soiled ice chute at beverage station in front counter . Reviewed with operator. Ice chute cleaned during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).