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LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA INC

111-17 S MAGNOLIA DR · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3369117
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388377
DBPR license4701682

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian sausages 48F, per owner placed in expo 1 hour ago, owner placed in ice bath. Rechecked temperature 43F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in bar area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted, top of expo cooler.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near mop sink, ice machine.

#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in green bucket with mold like substance, advised owner to wash, rinse and sanitize scoop and bucket allow to air dry.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers stored upright, top of expo cooler.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed onions, shrimp, tomatoes, pasta, grill chicken, dough not covered under expo coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine leaking unto floor beside mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.