TASO ITALIANO
4016 LITTLE RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783944
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp above chicken stock in cooler, employee moved chicken stock up to top shelf Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed shells (49F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to steam table on cook line, employee moved to another working cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
- 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. Jack, Angela no employee food handlers certification
Inspection Date: 5/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575276
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed headphones on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area hand sink, or on cook line. Emailed sign to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Observed mussels removed from original container for long-term storage in 1/6 pans In walk in cooler
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray on cook line next to squeeze bottle of bbq sauce. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Inspection Date: 2/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575045
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382353
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cook line, Gatorade removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper above marinara sauce in reach in cooler on cook line, marinara sauce moved to top shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Bobby Galeota manager on duty no certification available Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-081, they printed and posted in entryway Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Spray bottles with liquid in them not labeled Warning