Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

CASA LUDOVICO

1710 ALT 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jun 2, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 24604852

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in bar dispensing only 10ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator to use dish machine in kitchen or three compartment sink until repaired, Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24604849

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting boards soiled with debris Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24604854

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used to dump liquids. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24604851

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in wait station and in bar. Operator added towels. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24604856

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's room. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24604853

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris, Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24604850

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink in bar and in wait station, Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24604855

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil unlabeled in kitchen. Warning

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 24474984

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle in dish area..

10-20-4

Detail 24474985

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23822780

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. 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket was almost empty. Operator hooked up a new sanitizer. 50ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar was ran multiple times, 0ppm no color change. Operator is to discontinue use of dishmachine until sanitizing properly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Dish machine will be checked on 6/10/25. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Bar dish machine 50ppm. Dish machine in the kitchen was being used at the start of inspection. 0ppm. Operator primed dish machine and ran a second cycle, 10ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and tablets are currently dissolving. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23822779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Time extended and will recheck on 6/10/25 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23812945

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. 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket was almost empty. Operator hooked up a new sanitizer. 50ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar was ran multiple times, 0ppm no color change. Operator is to discontinue use of dishmachine until sanitizing properly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Dish machine will be checked on 6/10/25. Time Extended

22-48-5

Detail 23812947

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using bleach in their triple sink and sanitizer bucket that does not state that it is safe for food contact surfaces. Discussed with chef. Staff dumped sanitizer from the bucket and refilled with the correct sanitizer. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Time extended and will recheck on 6/10/25. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23812948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler stained. White cutting board on drying rack. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Time extended and will recheck on 6/10/25 Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23812946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: No on-site visit required. Time extended and will recheck on 6/10/25 Time Extended

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23806031

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. 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket was almost empty. Operator hooked up a new sanitizer. 50ppm chlorine. Dishmachine in the bar was ran multiple times, 0ppm no color change. Operator is to discontinue use of dishmachine until sanitizing properly.

22-48-5

Detail 23806027

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using bleach in their triple sink and sanitizer bucket that does not state that it is safe for food contact surfaces. Discussed with chef. Staff dumped sanitizer from the bucket and refilled with the correct sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

01D-01-5

Detail 23806030

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Chef states that they allow the salmon to be cooked to order per the customer and that the fish can be served undercooked per their request. Discussed the need to have proof of parasite destruction.

50-17-3

Detail 23806029

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/2025. Operator unable to renew at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23806028

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board on flip top cooler stained. White cutting board on drying rack. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23806026

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23476572

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by prep table, operator moved prep table Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23476573

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored cutting boards have cut marks and can longer be properly cleaned.

36-73-4

Detail 23476570

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment

23-03-4

Detail 23476571

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cutting boards used under coffee grinder.

02D-01-5

Detail 23476569

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles contains food removed from its original container not labeled.ed with common name

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 17, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22932912

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dish machine 1 live fly near cook line Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22932913

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (45F - Cold Holding). All food was in the refrigerated unit for less than 4 hours. Chef placing food on ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 22932911

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22932914

Basic - Dead fly like insects on premises. 10 dead fly like insects on window sills of upstairs dining area. Warning

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22840231

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22840229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE Calamari (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator placed on ice. In refrigerated unit less than 4 hours Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22840230

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22840226

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on upper shelf of prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22840228

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint, discussed the importance of wearing hair restraints when involved in food prep. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22840227

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22350949

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked meatballs. Operator moved meatballs to upper shelf.

31A-11-4

Detail 22350948

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink being used to fill pitcher with water. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks for washing hands only. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22350950

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.

14-09-4

Detail 22350947

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored clean deeply grooved. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22350951

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula on cooks line held in standing water. Discussed the need to stor utensils in water that is a minimum of 135F.

12B-13-4

Detail 22350946

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line employee beverage stored in lower cooler of cook line. Operator moved beverage Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22054900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (46F - held over rim of refrigeration unit);; tomatoes (45F - held over the rim of the refrigerator unit). Unable to obtain a second temperature

41-10-4

Detail 22054899

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid stored with food. Operator removed Raid Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22054895

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.

31A-09-4

Detail 22054893

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table blocking hand wash sink near back door. Operatorremoved tableRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22054897

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

14-09-4

Detail 22054894

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-71-4

Detail 22054896

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair bowl to food processor. Discussed the importance of not using duct tape to repair equipment

21-04-4

Detail 22054898

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a non porous surface to hold cutting board in place

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 21727427

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator went outside to get information out of his car and came back, started prep with no hand wash.

31A-09-4

Detail 21727424

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by a table. A pitcher of water in hand wash sink.

13-03-4

Detail 21727426

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-06-4

Detail 21727428

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood butcher block stained and discolored.

02D-01-5

Detail 21727425

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle unlabeled hanging off upper shelf of cook line over clean dishes.

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21157795

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in dish machine area during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 21157794

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli meat

22-20-5

Detail 21157791

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance on the white ice guide

14-09-4

Detail 21157792

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

02D-01-5

Detail 21157793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed the need to label foods after they are removed prom their original container

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-13-5

Detail 20832197

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 20832199

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20832200

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 20832198

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20832195

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

29-20-5

Detail 20832196

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.