Picolo Restaurant and Bar

70 Hotz Ave, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Picolo Restaurant and Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. Picolo Restaurant and Bar was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Santa Rosa Beach restaurant, which scores around 94. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located in ware wash area with pan lids stored inside. Operator removed lids during inspection. Food handler placed lid back in handwashing sink during inspection. Operator retrained employee regarding sink for hand washing use only and removed lid again. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return to kitchen from outside, stirred hot food without washing hands.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board stored in hand wash sink in ware wash area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under handwashing sinks on both in kitchen and above electrical panel in rear utility area.

36-24-5

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above RTE cheesecake in upright cooler. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jan 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator primed machine during inspection with 100ppm reading. **Corrected On-Site**

16-59-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped straws stored within customer reach. Operator replaced with wrapped straws during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of peroxide stored on top of microwave. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed large cambro of gumbo with 11/12 date mark reading temp of 59F held in upright cooler.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large cambro of gumbo with 11/12 date mark reading temp of 59F held in upright cooler.

03A-02-5

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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located adjacent to dish washer. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, low boy adjacent to flat top grill.

14-33-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken prep to cool for 1.5 hours 55F/50F, raw shrimp prep to cool for 1 hour 57F/50F. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun with mold-like substance. Operator properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed low boy with rust on wire shelving.

14-33-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, in flour. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picolo Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picolo Restaurant and Bar on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picolo Restaurant and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picolo Restaurant and Bar.

How does Picolo Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Picolo Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Picolo Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Picolo Restaurant and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Picolo Restaurant and Bar 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 Picolo Restaurant and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Picolo Restaurant and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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