PICCOLA ITALIA RESTAURANT
2140 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Has not been cleaned **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in prep and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in prep and storage area. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment in the cook line, prep area, storage areas. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Loaf bread stored on the floor in prep room, discussed the need to store all food a minimal of 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 lives beetle was observed on the floor next to ice machine in server area. Operator removed the beetle and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. eggplant Rollafini (46F - Cold Holding); cheesecake 1/2 (46F - Cold Holding); Fettuchini (47F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ; ham (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (47F - Cold Holding); haddock raw (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (46F cold hold) **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggplant Rollafini (46F - Cold Holding); cheesecake 1/2 (46F - Cold Holding); Fettuchini (47F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (47F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ; ham (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (47F - Cold Holding); haddock raw (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (46F cold hold) **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under dish washing sink. 1 dead roach behind 2 compartment sink by bathroom. 1 dead roach under prep table by walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under oven on cooks line. 40 dead roaches on trap under prep table on cooks line. 3 dead roaches in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: 2 dead roaches under dish washing machine. 18 dead roaches under prep table on line. 1 dead roach next to ice machine **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in coolers throughout cooks line. And under shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under dish washing sink. 1 dead roach behind 2 compartment sink by bathroom. 1 dead roach under prep table by walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under oven on cooks line. 40 dead roaches on trap under prep table on cooks line. 3 dead roaches in storage area. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in coolers throughout cooks line. And under shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Italian sausage frozen shrimp in boxes on floor walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler marinara sauce cook noodles, lasagna. Prosciutto. Employees covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.2 live roaches on trap Under prep table on cooks line.1 live roach ontop of Togo lid under prep table on cooks line. 7 live roaches on trap under pizza oven 4 live under pizza oven a hole in wall behind the oven **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor in storage room. 4 rodent droppings behind ice machine on service line for servers **Warning**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook noodles in cooling process covered with plastic wrap employee uncovered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Raid spray cans above dish washing machine. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).