PICCOLA ITALIA BISTRO LLC
2140 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On vinyl floor at back storage area.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers at dining area. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A large piece of wrapped raw smoked salmon stored over various cooked food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Smoked salmon moved to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above dish area
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed intensive stored in water temped at 71 F on cookline prep table Corrected observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside white refrigerator in back kitchen near back door
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature on back prep table Corrected -observed employee place in refrigerator Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and torn tin foil above grill top on cookline Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not label in dry storage room Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pick up ready to eat bread with bare hands Inspector explained proper handling of ready to eat food. Employee heat bread, wash hands and place gloves on hands while handling ready to eat food Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at hose bib under mop sink 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
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. Microwave in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
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 on top of white reach in cooler next to stove. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coke can in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Proviso 4) Floors, walls, cove base, and ceiling finishes in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable has not been met for remodel. The ceiling is not smooth or easily cleanable. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).