Little Italian Pizza

1791 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Little Italian Pizza stretching back to 2023. On Feb 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine - run three times -O ppm chlorine Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in reach in cooler - reviewed with manager - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area and front counter area . Employee labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas S. Manager Training expired 12/28/23 - current food manager Chris

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink in front area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at dish machine

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler - discussed with with manager - manager date marked lasagna **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet on side of bldg missing vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed employee health agreement and verified employee signature. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs not stored with handle above the top of cut lettuce in reach-in cooler at wait station. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Italian Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Italian Pizza on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Little Italian Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Little Italian Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Little Italian Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Italian Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Italian Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Little Italian Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Italian Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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