Little Italy Pizza Shop
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Little Italy Pizza Shop stretching back to 2023. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Little Italy Pizza Shop is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
95
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. Two employees, one food handling, one cashiering and sanitizing tables lack proof of health reporting responsibility. Operator had employees sign Health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One female staff member engaging in food handling has no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Metal dough containers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -Soda nozzles soiled with black slime **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle and microwave handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room by ice machine. Operator attempted to secure with bungee cord, but there was nothing to tie it down to on one side. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling/ wall over deli cooler used for sandwich prep has accumulation of dust and grease debris
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bad stored on dry storage shelf next to cans of food Operator moved away from food areas **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back of kitchen causing hole and unfinished surface that's not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -pot of sauce, buckets of pepperoncinis in walk in cooler in kitchen - boxes of canned food in dry storage area -boxes of mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler in outdoor shed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor and hung up inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of grease and food residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris in walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Water from mop sink accumulating onto ground outside causing large puddle of standing water.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 10 ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer and retested at 50 PPM.
21-07-4
33
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers holding dough soiled interior and exterior, mixer head and bowl soiled with flour and food debris, soda nozzle area on self service drink machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
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. Lasagna made 7-9 in the am no date mark. Employee dated lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in reach in cooler on front counter over foods to be served to the public.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over mozzarella in walk in cooler. Employee moved tomatoes to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in rear ice machine room.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on true reach in cooler in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in rear prep area broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved container of sauce to riser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor in rear ice machine room. Employee removed ice buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty equipment in rear prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in prep area. Employee put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to soda boxes.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to cans of olives. Employee food storage in pizza dough cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at microwave
23-24-4
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler next to meat on cook line. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 2-1-2024, Operator updated license **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shells eggs over ready to eat food in stand up cooler in prep area. Manager moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic (49F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to walk-in freezer RETEMP CUT TOMATOES 39F- FRESH GARLIC 41F - Sausage 41F- Ham 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox bleach cleaner next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Employee moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow breaker mop sink area out back. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator information **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed operator information. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna Made 2-7-24. No date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 12-1-2023 International Food Service Executive Association **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of tomatoes, Gallons of oil on floor in outback dry storage area. Cases of Philly steak on floor in freezer out back area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator information. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in woman's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go boxes and cases cups on floor in outback dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
16
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
35
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Italy Pizza Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Italy Pizza Shop on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Italy Pizza Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Italy Pizza Shop.
How does Little Italy Pizza Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Little Italy Pizza Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Little Italy Pizza Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Italy Pizza Shop have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Italy Pizza Shop 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 Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Italy Pizza Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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