Il Lusso by Pop
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
74
Score
Il Lusso by Pop appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Pork 48F Lamb 50F. Employee placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside hand sink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area. Printed hand washing sign during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veal shank 45°F in walk in cooler, per manager stored 2 hours ago, manger placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored on prep table, head chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lobster not stored 6 inches of the floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed veal chops stored on the floor in walk in freezer and lobster stored on the floor in walk in cooler, manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed octopus in ROP that is cooked in ROP, per head chef who is new to this position , presumed that there was a HAACP plan in place already. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date of last mussel served on tags.
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed that under expo cooler with romaine lettuce and one with pasta needs to be cleaned, food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed waygu not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks in servers area, not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored upright throughout kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers stored on rack near 3 compartment sink, wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice, bar area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink near dish machine and prep sink, manager placed a sign at both sinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
50
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellstock tags without date of late one served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Employee replaced both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area below expo drawer used to store pasta with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, meatballs, scallops, fish, octopus not covered in expo cooler across from flat top grill; ravioli not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tempura near cooks station removed from original container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers in pot room area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in servers area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
61
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell tags with no date when last sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle above three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mussels uncovered in reach in cooler across from stove and shrimp uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls stored upright across from stove top.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching all purpose flour inside bakery area. Manager removed scoop and sanitized.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign left of baker station. Manager provided hand washing signage above hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Lusso by Pop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Lusso by Pop on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Lusso by Pop?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Lusso by Pop.
How does Il Lusso by Pop compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Il Lusso by Pop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Il Lusso by Pop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Il Lusso by Pop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Lusso by Pop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Il Lusso by Pop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Lusso by Pop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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