Piccola Italia Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Piccola Italia Bistro has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent soiled with accumulation of grease at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Ceiling vents have grease buildup. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Hood filters have grease buildup. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 10ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line: shredded mozzarella 45 F, raw beef 46 F. Operator states the items was left on table less than 30 minutes and moved back to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers on table at dining area? Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef bones for broth in reach-in freezer. Operator placed bones in bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A large piece of wrapped raw smoked salmon stored over various cooked food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Smoked salmon moved to bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On vinyl floor at back storage area.
14-71-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers at dining area. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area **Time Extended**
14-06-4
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at hose bib under mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pick up ready to eat bread with bare hands Inspector explained proper handling of ready to eat food. Employee heat bread, wash hands and place gloves on hands while handling ready to eat food **Warning**
09-01-4
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 - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and torn tin foil above grill top on cookline **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under chest freezer and in dry storage area **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not label in dry storage room **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
82
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Proviso 4) Floors, walls, cove base, and ceiling finishes in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable has not been met for remodel. The ceiling is not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of white reach in cooler next to stove. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coke can in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Pasta date marked 12-20-22
02C-01-5
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 sanitizer that is not for food contact surfaces/ ware washing. Operator purchased sanitizer for food contact surfaces at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over cheese and cooked carrots in white reach in cooler. Operator rearranged at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Pasta date marked 12-20-22
01B-24-5
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. Operator added storage shed to back of establishment with 4 food reach in cooler and reach in freezer with food stored inside. Single service items and food equipment is also stored in shed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken and veal not date marked. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses over dishes on dish drying rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cans of tomatoes on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Piccola Italia Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Piccola Italia Bistro on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Piccola Italia Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Piccola Italia Bistro.
How does Piccola Italia Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Piccola Italia Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Piccola Italia Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Piccola Italia Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Piccola Italia Bistro 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 Piccola Italia Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Piccola Italia Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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