PICCOLA PIZZERIA PINECREST

Name: PICCOLA PIZZERIA PINECREST
Address: 11421 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 25.3

11421 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST, FL 33156

License #2334096

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25.3 Grade F / 100

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PICCOLA PIZZERIA PINECREST in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 25.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 14 critical, 14 major, 23 minor.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked in warewash area. Operator removed cart during inspection.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through kitchen.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter re done, dry goods cabinet installed for customer purchase. Observed bar dish machine removed. Observed new coolers and pizza oven installed in kitchen and prep area.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at front counter where pizza is prepared, 2 live flies landing on pizza dough. Observed 2 live flies at pizza reach in cooler where TCS items are held and pizza is prepared; 1 touching artichokes in container.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed potato and tomato. Operator corrected during inspection.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle and continue in food prep.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dish rack above dish machine. Operator flipped containers.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through kitchen.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for dish machine; chlorine sanitizer used.
[29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in mop sink area. Observed at front counter where pizza is prepared, 2 live flies landing on pizza dough. Observed 2 live flies at pizza reach in cooler where TCS items are held and pizza is prepared; 1 touching artichokes in container.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in warewash. Operator threw into trash during inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray on prep table across warewash. Operator removed during inspection.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter re done, dry goods cabinet installed for customer purchase. Observed bar dish machine removed. Observed new coolers and pizza oven installed in kitchen and prep area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at call back. Operator had associate clean during inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked in warewash area. Operator removed cart during inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed all employees on site new as per operator due to restaurant take over. Inspector provided form to be filled out.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in prep area.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in walk in freezer.

Administrative complaint recommended
[06-09-1] 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. Observed 2 salmon filets thawed in ROP.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector sent via email.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine DM; 0 ppm.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in .
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 salmon filets thawed in ROP.
[03A-02-5] Observed reach in across dry dish rack with ambient temperature of 52F. The following the foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: burrata (56F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato (55F - Cold Holding); shredded romaine (56F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (58F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); raw tomato cut (55F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (57F - Cold Holding); pesto with garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding). Observed reach in under grill with ambient temperature of 58F. The following tics foods stored inside: tomato cut (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); bolognese (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccolini (48F - Cold Holding).
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar and kitchen area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed across triple sink.

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