St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

LITTLE ITALY PIZZA SHOP

3523 N 49 ST, St. Petersburg, FL 337102149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Nov 3, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Nov 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-14-4

Detail 24165306

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Oct 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 19

22-02-4

Detail 24087796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Metal dough containers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -Soda nozzles soiled with black slime Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24087803

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. Two employees, one food handling, one cashiering and sanitizing tables lack proof of health reporting responsibility. Operator had employees sign Health reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24087794

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. One female staff member engaging in food handling has no proof of training.

22-20-5

Detail 24087790

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24087788

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle and microwave handles.

51-11-4

Detail 24087799

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room by ice machine. Operator attempted to secure with bungee cord, but there was nothing to tie it down to on one side. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24087791

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 24087802

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling/ wall over deli cooler used for sandwich prep has accumulation of dust and grease debris

40-06-5

Detail 24087793

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bad stored on dry storage shelf next to cans of food Operator moved away from food areas Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24087787

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine

36-73-4

Detail 24087786

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 24087795

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back of kitchen causing hole and unfinished surface that's not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24087801

Basic - Food stored on floor. -pot of sauce, buckets of pepperoncinis in walk in cooler in kitchen - boxes of canned food in dry storage area -boxes of mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler in outdoor shed. Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 24087797

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from floor and hung up inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24087789

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.

22-16-4

Detail 24087785

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of grease and food residues.

36-27-5

Detail 24087800

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and food debris in walk in cooler.

29-03-4

Detail 24087798

Basic - Water from mop sink accumulating onto ground outside causing large puddle of standing water.

21-07-4

Detail 24087792

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 10 ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer and retested at 50 PPM.

Jul 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 23862857

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers holding dough soiled interior and exterior, mixer head and bowl soiled with flour and food debris, soda nozzle area on self service drink machine soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23862863

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made 7-9 in the am no date mark. Employee dated lasagna. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23862861

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

51-11-4

Detail 23862858

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in rear ice machine room.

14-11-5

Detail 23862864

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on true reach in cooler in prep area.

36-17-5

Detail 23862859

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in rear prep area broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23862855

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved container of sauce to riser. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23862854

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor in rear ice machine room. Employee removed ice buckets. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23862860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty equipment in rear prep area.

12B-13-4

Detail 23862865

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in reach in cooler on front counter over foods to be served to the public.

08B-17-4

Detail 23862856

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over mozzarella in walk in cooler. Employee moved tomatoes to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23862862

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in prep area. Employee put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23626353

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025

41-10-4

Detail 23626350

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to soda boxes.

22-02-4

Detail 23626352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

53A-05-6

Detail 23626346

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/

23-24-4

Detail 23626349

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at microwave

40-06-5

Detail 23626348

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to cans of olives. Employee food storage in pizza dough cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23626347

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 23626351

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 23368933

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went out back door, came back on cook line and started cooking without washing their hands. Educated employees on hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23368936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler out back. Manager separated items properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23368934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding ) in walk-in cooler on cook line. Manager place sauce in an ice bath and placed in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23368940

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cheese calzone (80F - Cooling); Manager placed items in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23368937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Big slicer soiled with food debris. Tomato slicer soiled with mold like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 23368938

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table cook line. Employee moved water bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23368935

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris thought out kitchen

08B-47-4

Detail 23368939

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor pot of tomato sauce and plastic containers on floor in walk-in cooler in kitchen area. Manager moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22819227

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22819228

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

36-06-4

Detail 22819229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22819226

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. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Time Extended

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 22629388

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler next to meat on cook line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22629389

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 2-1-2024, Operator updated license Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22629387

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shells eggs over ready to eat food in stand up cooler in prep area. Manager moved eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22629382

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic (49F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to walk-in freezer RETEMP CUT TOMATOES 39F- FRESH GARLIC 41F - Sausage 41F- Ham 43F Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22629391

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox bleach cleaner next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Employee moved items Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22629385

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No back flow breaker mop sink area out back. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22629397

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator information Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22629390

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. Emailed operator information. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22629398

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22629400

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22629386

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna Made 2-7-24. No date mark. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22629394

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 12-1-2023 International Food Service Executive Association Warning

36-06-4

Detail 22629392

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in dish area soiled. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22629395

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to cans in dry storage area. Employee speaker on prep table. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22629399

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of tomatoes, Gallons of oil on floor in outback dry storage area. Cases of Philly steak on floor in freezer out back area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22629384

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

51-13-4

Detail 22629383

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator information. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22629396

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in woman's bathroom. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22629393

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go boxes and cases cups on floor in outback dry storage area. Warning

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-02-6

Detail 22283673

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger over cooked bacon. Manager moved items Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22283669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice cheese @2:23 (45F); Roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); @ 3:05 roast beef 42F, slice tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) @3:03 slice tomatoes 41F. Employee moved foods to freezer for quick chill. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22283679

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink no vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 22283678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Dough mixer head soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22283667

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute with black mold substances. Ice machine in back area storage mold like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 22283671

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle next to single serving plates. Manager removed bottle Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22283668

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks not wearing any hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22283675

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in reach in coolers.

08B-38-4

Detail 22283674

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of tomato sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Gallon of oils on the floor back storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 22283666

Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza cutter in between crack of prep tables front line.

22-08-4

Detail 22283670

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

23-03-4

Detail 22283672

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 22283677

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor back game room area. Case of to go cups on floor back area by game room.

02D-01-5

Detail 22283676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power in prep area not labeled.

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21974884

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three #10 cans mushrooms Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.

50-17-3

Detail 21974887

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21974888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

08B-20-4

Detail 21974886

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three #10 cans mushrooms Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.

36-10-4

Detail 21974885

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under prep tables

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-34-4

Detail 21719016

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in outside mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21719018

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21719015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 21719017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored above a food prep area. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21719014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food prep at pizza station with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Time Extended

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 21710527

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter put on gloves to work with food and did not wash hands first. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21710526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from pizza ovens: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding) Manager put items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21710533

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in outside mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21710529

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21710532

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

50-09-4

Detail 21710531

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21710530

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored above a food prep area. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21710525

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food prep at pizza station with no hair restraint. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21710534

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21710528

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pineapples stored in can of olives. Warning

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20895607

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 20895605

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

36-06-4

Detail 20895604

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Near 3 compartment sink

40-06-5

Detail 20895602

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aleve and bmw bag on shelf with canned goods.

23-03-4

Detail 20895603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line gaskets soiled

25-09-4

Detail 20895601

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Front counter pizza boxes

36-27-5

Detail 20895606

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind bag in box sodas in prep area

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 12Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 20612408

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans mushrooms dented on shelf with un damaged food

12A-19-4

Detail 20612411

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water.

08A-05-6

Detail 20612406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over produce. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20612420

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna on cooks line 47 °F. Manager placed in metal pan with bag of ice Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20612409

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

36-06-4

Detail 20612416

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

08B-20-4

Detail 20612418

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans mushrooms dented on shelf with un damaged food

40-06-5

Detail 20612413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep area

13-03-4

Detail 20612417

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20612414

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gaskets soiled

33-16-4

Detail 20612419

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20612415

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers

25-18-4

Detail 20612412

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

25-09-4

Detail 20612405

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Pizza boxes in lobby

21-10-4

Detail 20612410

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of sandwich prep table on cooks line

36-10-4

Detail 20612407

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under prep tables