LITTLE ITALY'S RISTORANTE
240 South Beach Street
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
26
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Container with large ice cubes in contact with ice. -bar **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -eating in kitchen
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on shelf above reach in cooler -speaker on shelf above pizza reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket turn and soiled on reach in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -cappers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -panko -powered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of panko container soiled, manager order new container
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -avantco cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind char grill -behind dish machine
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe on under ice bin
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -panko -powered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Flonase on shelf above pizza cooler
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Marina sauce 49f-59f made yesterday more than 6 hours, manager discarded
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -bar 0 correct to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 flys at bar
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -beef over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream,bread pudding ,mozzarella 45f **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. -M
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -beef Carpaccio Manager had employees mark menu **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lid to panko
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on first reach in cooler on cookline -gaskin torn on pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners on stove soiled -gaskets soiled on 2 reach in coolers on cookline -1st reach in cooler on cooler area where door connects with cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Gaskets improved **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Improved **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -removed handsink from employee bathroom. Using for chemical storage. Operator is going to remove toilet and cap off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Toilet still in employee bathroom. No sink in employee bathroom. Per plan review no plans submitted . Per operating waiting on plumber to remove and cap toilet plus stated that do to hurricane plumber is behind. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on first reach in cooler on cookline -gaskin torn on pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners on stove soiled -gaskets soiled on 2 reach in coolers on cookline -1st reach in cooler on cooler area where door connects with cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Gaskets improved **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: O ppm **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -removed handsink from employee bathroom. Using for chemical storage. Operator is going to remove toilet and cap off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -observed 2 certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed 5 certifications **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
14
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -towel on bread **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - next to slicer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on prep table **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on first reach in cooler on cookline -gaskin torn on pizza cooler **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -corn starch -olives on floor at bar -bottles of soda on floor by dishwasher chemicals **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife between reach in cooler and hot well. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven handles **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bathrooms **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners on stove soiled -gaskets soiled on 2 reach in coolers on cookline -1st reach in cooler on cooler area where door connects with cooler soiled **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -redbull **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice cubes in freezer **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -bar **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -par cooked chicken wings over ready to eat food in walk in cooler **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler liquid egg ,spaghetti,angel hair,penne,linguine , 45f to 70f less than 4 hours -2nd reach in cooler beef 44f,lamb 45f,meat balls 57f ,lasagna 60f less than 4 hours -pizza cooler meat balls 46f,cheese 44f **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara,ragu,bolognese 99f to 119f **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -wd-40 stored by olive oil **Warning**
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -chicken wings **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on 2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -removed handsink from employee bathroom. Using for chemical storage. Operator is going to remove toilet and cap off. **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. -observed 2 certificates **Warning**
- 02D-11-5:Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. -chicken wings **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 28 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 14 basic).