PICCOLA ITALIA RESTAURANT
37502 W SR 54 · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-09-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in prep and storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment in the cook line, prep area, storage areas. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.