Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg

Last inspected:

3523 N 49 St, St Petersburg, FL 337102149
Overview

Little Italy Pizza Shop in St. Petersburg has a documented pattern of high-priority violations across 30 inspections totaling 236 violations, averaging 7.9 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 separate inspections, hand washing violations in at least 4, and consumer advisory violations in at least 6, indicating systemic management issues that persist despite repeated inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. On February 8, 2024, an inspector issued a Warning for 14 violations including 6 high-priority findings (employee health policy, health reporting, hand washing, food in good condition, consumer advisory, allergen awareness). Most recent inspections in 2025 show continued violations: a full complaint inspection on October 3 cited 36 violations including 3 intermediate findings, and a partial complaint inspection on November 3 identified 1 basic violation. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
236Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg last inspected?
Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg had?
Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg find?
Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 3, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Little Italy Pizza Shop in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.

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