Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare ready to eat food with bare hands then served.
09-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Frozen Snapper fillets stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage inside reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
74
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of Pasta Vagu stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
May 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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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: Ham 44F Grilled chicken 52F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bucket containing raw chicken stored over unwashed lemons, tomatoes and lettuce. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine in ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no beard restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Lamb and Calamari stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Owner cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed calamari stored on the floor in walk in cooler, owner stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage not covered in walk in cooler, owner covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored in prep tables, owner stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
May 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of provolone cheese stored on the floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs stored on trash can, owner removed and placed with dishes set to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
10-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers stored above expo not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand wash sink near ice machine.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayo, chicken tenders, calamari stored in expo not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on prep tables, cutting boards.
21-12-4
74
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian sausages 48F, per owner placed in expo 1 hour ago, owner placed in ice bath. Rechecked temperature 43F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted, top of expo cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near mop sink, ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in green bucket with mold like substance, advised owner to wash, rinse and sanitize scoop and bucket allow to air dry.
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers stored upright, top of expo cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed onions, shrimp, tomatoes, pasta, grill chicken, dough not covered under expo coolers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine leaking unto floor beside mop sink.
29-03-4
50
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in container in walk in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
86
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink right of chemical storage missing hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef crumbles uncovered in reach in cooler on cook line and fish uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above dish washer area.
36-36-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria.
How does Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Italy Restaurant and 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 Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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