Inspection Report

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LITTLE ITALY PIZZA

825 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578797
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10758607
DBPR license3801125

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a box of waffle cones on a shelve under a prep table opened and not properly protected. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changed his gloves without washing hands, educated on the importance and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 on top of towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small 2 ounce cup in seasoning on the cook line, observed a 2 ounce cup in tuna fish salad on the prep table out front and a cup in the bin of sugar in the kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a crock pot of 120F on the front counter, operator changed out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of pizza boxes on the floor next to garbage can in dining area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not air drying properly. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of hot sauce and bottle of mayonnaise not labeled in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a bin of flour not labeled in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.