Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dawn dish soap stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle reach in freezer bottom shelf soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up beneath fryers. Soiled floor under reach in coolers. Floors under dishwasher, prep tables, storage shelves heavily soiled. Debris under soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior/entrance and exit of pizza oven heavily soiled. Conveyor track heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar glass washer 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front area-corrected on site. Men's room soap dispenser empty and sitting on counter. Ladies room dispenser empty in last stall area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Clear plastic doors soiled on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two broken lids on breading bins. One held together with clear tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up beneath fryers. Soiled floor under reach in coolers. Floors under dishwasher, prep tables, storage shelves heavily soiled. Debris under soda machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer-glass chiller.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chiller in bar has broken glasss on bottom of interior unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Interior/entrance and exit of pizza oven heavily soiled. Conveyor track heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
41
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings, Manicotti. Cooked pasta .
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Input side.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen/thawed burger sitting on work table in kitchen. Put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Conveyor oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler next to fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher and glass washer 0 ppm, container is full, not dispensing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Dishwasher 100 ppm, bar glass washer under repair. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher and glass washer 0 ppm, container is full, not dispensing.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by waste can and tray of pizza. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to pizza stretcher machine. Server area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria.
How does Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria 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 Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Anthony's Italian Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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