Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
37502 W Sr 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills has accumulated 183 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. In April 2024, inspectors returned on four consecutive days with an active emergency order, finding repeated non-compliance before the facility achieved compliance on April 26. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $2,700 in fines, with improper ventilation, consumer advisory violations, and improper hand washing accounting for 43 of the violations.
Most recent closure: July 10, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.68
violations / inspection
4.68 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Emergency Closure History (3)
Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,700.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043715 | $1,500.00 | Jul 10, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2024029781 | $800.00 | Apr 23, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023026990 | $400.00 | May 2, 2023 | Tampa |
Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 10 inspections41 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills last shut down?
- Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills was last shut down on July 10, 2024 for roach & rodent 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 Restaurant in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills had?
- Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills find?
- Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on August 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- Yes, Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
- Has Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,700.00 in fines.
- How much has Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Piccola Italia Restaurant in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $2,700.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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