Piccola Pizzeria Pinecrest

11421 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334096

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 16 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority, repeat · 32 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
6 high priority (2 repeats), 3 intermediate (3 repeats), 24 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-64
Administrative complaint on Sep 23, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score16

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep232026

Routine inspection

33 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
19 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  At time of callback observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached; no breaker.
  More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
  More time given
Basic17
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  At time of callback observed knife stored between table and cooler across cook line.
  More time given
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  At time of callback observed 2 cooks preparing food without hair restraint.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  At time of callback observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  At time of callback observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  At time of callback observed Observed microwave interior soiled.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  At time of callback observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  At time of callback Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  At time of callback observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
  More time given
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  At time of callback observed Observed microwave handle soiled.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  At time of callback observed ice picks for cooling of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed and took to dish area.
  More time givenFixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  At time of callback observed standing water in cooler under stove.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  At time of callback observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
  More time given
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  At time of callback observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in walk in.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  At time of callback observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
  More time given
  Ceiling tile missing.
  At time of callback observed Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  At time of callback observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind prep table and mixer.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  At time of callback observed inspection report not available.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
33 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 24 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed 1 salmon and 4 tuna filet thawed in ROP in cooler drawer under grill. Observed 8 fish filet thawed in ROP in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in cooler across cook line: diced tomato (54°F - Cold Holding); ham (48°F - Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (48°F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (53°F - Cold Holding) . As per operator, constantly opening doors and food being restocked.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw sausage over oranges in walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water.
  Observed utensils in dirty water at cook line.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Observed food employee on personal phone while engaged in food prep.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter attached; no breaker.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
  Observed tiramisu on menu not marked; made with raw egg.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed cart blocking handsink next to warewash.
  Repeat violation
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed bucket in handsink next to warewash.
  Repeat violation
Basic24
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. Observed 10am on and 4 tuna filet thawed in ROP in cooler drawer under grill. Observed 8 fish filet thawed in ROP in walk in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed fires on floor of walk in freezer.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Observed at bar ice machine.
  In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Observed in between table and cooler across cook line.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed no hair restraint for employees engaged in food prep.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed bowl used as scoop in crouton container.
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in walk in.
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed exterior soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed old labels on containers that are on dry storage rack.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed microwave interior soiled.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed microwave handle soiled.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed ice picks for cooling of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed in cooler under stove.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed at cook line.
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed in walk in.
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed in front of mop sink.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed in storage area.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed behind prep table and mixer.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  Observed no copy on site.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.