Little Italy Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Little Italy Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Avon Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the flours scooped with a cup without a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters and ansul pipes.
23-03-4
90
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a box of waffle cones on a shelve under a prep table opened and not properly protected. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changed his gloves without washing hands, educated on the importance and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 on top of towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small 2 ounce cup in seasoning on the cook line, observed a 2 ounce cup in tuna fish salad on the prep table out front and a cup in the bin of sugar in the kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a crock pot of 120F on the front counter, operator changed out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of pizza boxes on the floor next to garbage can in dining area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not air drying properly. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of hot sauce and bottle of mayonnaise not labeled in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a bin of flour not labeled in the kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new employee with no proof. Employee read signed and dated form at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
90
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (78F - Hot Holding stored on crock pot at front counter. Operator states he unplugs the crockpot of it gets too hot so it does not burn. Mixture must be used or discarded by6pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of pizza oven shelving over front counter observed flour dust on shelving.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk container of sugar not covered at back prep area. Operator replaced cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and sifters and tongs stored hanging on back of oven at walkway in kitchen. Surface of oven behind tongs has old food splatter on surface on contact with tongs. Observed sifters and pans hung on a way that may allow persons to brush against them on passing.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half empty twist off drink bottle on shelf over steam table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on top of microwave and phone on shelf over steam table.
40-06-5
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 scoop handles on sugar. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Italy Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Italy Pizza on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Italy Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Italy Pizza.
How does Little Italy Pizza compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Little Italy Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Little Italy Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Italy Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Italy Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Little Italy Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Italy Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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