Little Italy's Ristorante
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Little Italy's Ristorante has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Little Italy's Ristorante's latest score is in line with the Daytona Beach average of 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -top of dishwasher soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on salad and dessert coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over pizza over soiled with grease and dust -top of stove soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. -selling pizza by the slice times marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -top of dishwasher soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on salad and dessert coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between two reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over pizza over soiled with grease and dust -top of stove soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
7
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. -bar 0 ppm -kitchen 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Per manager getting new dish machines at the end of week **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: New Kitchen dish machine chlorine 50 ppm,per manager only using kitchen machine waiting for installation of new bar dish machine **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler,cookline -gasket torn on freezer on cookline -gasket torn on two coolers in salad area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Per manager on order **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -gasket soiled on pizza cooler -exterior of ice machine soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Pizza cooler gaskets time extension **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled behind pizza oven and pizza cooler -ware washing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. -bar 0 ppm -kitchen 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Per manager getting new dish machines at the end of week **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler,cookline -gasket torn on freezer on cookline -gasket torn on two coolers in salad area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Per manager on order **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -gasket soiled on pizza cooler -exterior of ice machine soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled behind pizza oven and pizza cooler -ware washing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
14
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
11
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Bar 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: O ppm **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -removed handsink from employee bathroom. Using for chemical storage. Operator is going to remove toilet and cap off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -observed 2 certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed 5 certifications **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on first reach in cooler on cookline -gaskin torn on pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners on stove soiled -gaskets soiled on 2 reach in coolers on cookline -1st reach in cooler on cooler area where door connects with cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Gaskets improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
58
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 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 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -wd-40 stored by olive oil **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara,ragu,bolognese 99f to 119f **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler liquid egg ,spaghetti,angel hair,penne,linguine , 45f to 70f less than 4 hours -2nd reach in cooler beef 44f,lamb 45f,meat balls 57f ,lasagna 60f less than 4 hours -pizza cooler meat balls 46f,cheese 44f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -par cooked chicken wings over ready to eat food in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -chicken wings **Warning**
03C-89-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on 2 reach in coolers on cookline **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -removed handsink from employee bathroom. Using for chemical storage. Operator is going to remove toilet and cap off. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. -observed 2 certificates **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. -chicken wings **Warning**
02D-11-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -towel on bread **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - next to slicer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on first reach in cooler on cookline -gaskin torn on pizza cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -corn starch -olives on floor at bar -bottles of soda on floor by dishwasher chemicals **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife between reach in cooler and hot well. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven handles **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bathrooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burners on stove soiled -gaskets soiled on 2 reach in coolers on cookline -1st reach in cooler on cooler area where door connects with cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -redbull **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice cubes in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -bar **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-10-4
10
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cookline meat balls 52f Ham,butter 47-54f, Pasta 46-54f less than 4 hours Second reach in cooler on cookline 52f,lamb 46f,beef 45f,broccoli Rob 52f - employee discarded Garlic in oil 75f see stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Squid 41f,meat balls 43- 47f,pasta 41f,pasta 40f,butter 41f,veal 44f,squid 45f **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Cooked tomatoes and garlic 49f made yesterday not cooled to 41or below in 6 hours **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
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. -0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Oder sanitizer for bar **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussels tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ And four or more employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -observed 1 training certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -observed one training card **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -employee bath hot water turn off only cooled water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Top of dishmachine soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean linen storage cabinet improperly located. -bags of towels on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
21-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cookline- 2 cutting boards on reach in cooler,pizza reach in cooler and salad cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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. -purse hanging on storage shelf and on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of potatoes and pasta stored on floor -box of plum tomatoes stored on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Box of pasta on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -hood dusty over pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink and dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -small amount of water leak from pipe next to employee bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment -floor under dishmachine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
25
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cookline meat balls 52f Ham,butter 47-54f, Pasta 46-54f less than 4 hours Second reach in cooler on cookline 52f,lamb 46f,beef 45f,broccoli Rob 52f - employee discarded Garlic in oil 75f see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. -0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Mussels tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ And four or more employees **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
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. -observed 1 training certificate **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. -observed one training card **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -employee bath hot water turn off only cooled water **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Top of dishmachine soiled **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean linen storage cabinet improperly located. -bags of towels on floor **Warning**
21-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cookline- 2 cutting boards on reach in cooler,pizza reach in cooler and salad cooler **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on prep table -on top of dishmachine **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse hanging on storage shelf and on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of potatoes and pasta stored on floor -box of plum tomatoes stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -pizza **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -hood dusty over pizza oven **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Octopus at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink and dishwasher **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -small amount of water leak from pipe next to employee bathroom **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under cooking equipment -floor under dishmachine **Warning**
36-10-4
15
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bar chemical spray bottles store hanging on shelf with clean glasses **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -saute cooler Pasta 49-50f,butter54f,liquid egg yoke 59f see stop sale -fryer cooler Sausage 59f,clams 54f,cooked chicken 53f,spring mix 52f,shredded cheese 51f,cooked squash 55f see stop sale Per employee food has been in cooler over night. -Pizza cooler Tsc sauce 42f cheese 61f,sausage 56f,chicken 66 f,mozzarella 55f per employee less than 4 hours placing in another cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 0 ppm -kitchen 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pipe stored in handsink by dishmachine. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove soiled with grease -Gaskets soiled on dessert cooler -grease buildup on exterior of pizza plate ven **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. -by dishmachine **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under dishmachine and ice machine -floor soiled under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine soiled **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup in sugar **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. -small storage closed **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Cookline **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. -employee clothes in employee bathroom on hand wash sink **Warning**
40-01-4
21
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained
FL-49
30
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head -can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Improved **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - per manager not using buying ice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Emptied. Per manager getting a new ice machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Italy's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Italy's Ristorante on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Italy's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Italy's Ristorante.
How does Little Italy's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Little Italy's Ristorante most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Little Italy's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Italy's Ristorante have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Italy's Ristorante 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's Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Italy's Ristorante is inspected around five times per year on average.
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