Osteria Pollani
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Osteria Pollani has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Safety Harbor average 81, so Osteria Pollani is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees beverages being stored on clean prep tables next to food and clean equipment.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
90
Dec 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 136 seats and does not have approval from local fire authority. Establishment is approved for 50 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
95
Oct 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from the Operator is not currently open and operating. Unable to issue license at the time of inspection due to swinging doors at the enterance of kitchen not being tight fitting. **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. Swinging doors at the entrance of kitchen are not tight fitting. There are gaps in the hinges, and in the center of the door. Operator has option to add air curtains at garage doors. Second ice machine added next to ice machine in hallway. Spoke with James in plan review to update. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has 136 seats and does not have approval from local fire authority. Establishment is approved for 50 seats. **Warning**
51-15-4
74
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in bar area near 3 compartment sink 2 flies next to dish machine 1 fly near flip top cooler. 2 flies near soiled towel bin near mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and no paper towels and handwash sink in bare area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. 3 compartment sink added to bar area #9 is a cold holding unit Freezer chest added next to 30. Spoke with Aundrea in plan review who made changes. Garage doors opening to outside at bar area and dining area are not on plans. Swinging doors to kitchen have been removed. Operator is to add tight fitting, self closing doors at entrance of kitchen or air curtains. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Exposed area above dish machine. Operator added tile. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink in bar and dish machine handwash sink. Missing in bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has 126 seats at establishment with no proof of seating change increase. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
58
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
95
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Torn gaskets on both reach in coolers on cooks line.
14-11-5
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cooked rice in closed bags at 45 F in walk in cooler - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched soiled dishes than touch clean dishes without washing hands - reviewed with dishwasher who then. washed hands properly and rewashed dishes **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chili at steam table 118-122 F - placed at the steam table an hour previously - manager placed on stove to reheat - recheck 180 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice in closed bags at 45 F in walk in cooler - no temperatures taken this morning - manager discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hood filters -soiled side of fryers and shelf under grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment - wall soiled in dish washing area
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of food debris on shelf under grill - build up on trays for dish machine - dusty build up on floor fans in kitchen and bar area
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar - manager relocated straws to behind the bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( pineapple) stored with ready-to-eat food ( juices ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osteria Pollani last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osteria Pollani on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osteria Pollani?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Osteria Pollani.
How does Osteria Pollani compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
Osteria Pollani most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has Osteria Pollani's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Pollani have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Osteria Pollani 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 Osteria Pollani inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Pollani is inspected around three times per year on average.
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