Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PICCOLA ITALIA RESTAURANT

37502 W SR 54 · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3455859
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8752723
DBPR license6101277

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 10, 2024 3:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 12, 2024 11:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-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**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate03D-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Raid spray cans above dish washing machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-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**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in coolers throughout cooks line. And under shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Italian sausage frozen shrimp in boxes on floor walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler marinara sauce cook noodles, lasagna. Prosciutto. Employees covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.