Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa
Last inspected:
2140 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has accumulated 141 violations across 25 inspections dating back to at least 2018, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures but has faced one disciplinary action with $360 in fines. Hand washing violations appear as a recurring finding across multiple inspections, including high-priority citations in October 2025, April 2025, January 2024, and October 2023. Employee health policy violations and consumer advisory failures have also been cited repeatedly. Fire safety inspections documented the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors and smoke without hood suppression system installation in 2018, 2019, and beyond — a hazard that persisted across multiple inspections despite repeated citation. The most recent inspection on October 10, 2025 resulted in 12 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and consumer advisory failures, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: April 14, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.72
violations / inspection
5.72 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026027630 | $400.00 | Apr 14, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023014176 | $360.00 | Dec 28, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer not under hood**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa last inspected?
- Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa last shut down?
- Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa was last shut down on April 14, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa had?
- Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa find?
- Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa was most recently inspected on June 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa been fined?
- Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Piccola Italia Bistro in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Picolla Italia Bistro (2018-2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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