Milano Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Milano Pizzeria has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Milano Pizzeria's latest score of 58 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara stored in walk-in not cooled in time. Temped 46f , made from previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara stored in walk-in not cooled in time. Temped 46f, made from previous day. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce from large pot, bowl stored in pot.
14-01-5
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- Marinara 67F ( 1:00-5:00 ). Operator decided to discard marinara sauce and will hold it cold in the future. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager had employee remove tongs from oven.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser nozzles at wait station. Manager removed cloth from tea area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above dishwashing machine. Manager fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Per manager food handler training booklets have been ordered and is in the process of being delivered. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 132F and marinara 112F in steam table at cook line. Employee reheated food items and corrected to meatballs 140F and marinara 145F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Cold water handle inoperable at hand wash sink at dish area.
29-09-4
Basic - Observed accumulation of debris surrounding soda nozzles at soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from dish machine pipe while operating.
29-11-4
50
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine ice chute with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Menu indicates that there is no MSG. Observed large bag labeled Monosodium Glutamate next to three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
52-12-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knifes stored between prep counter and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of rice noodles and peeled onions uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
67
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over egg rolls in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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
78
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milano Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milano Pizzeria on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milano Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Milano Pizzeria.
How does Milano Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Milano Pizzeria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Milano Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milano Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Milano 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 Milano Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milano Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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