What is Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria last inspected?

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria was last inspected on April 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria have?

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria has 36 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria serve?

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria

Name: Little Italian Cucina Pizzeria
Address: 1848 MERRICK ROAD, Merrick, 11566
Rating: 81

1848 MERRICK ROAD, Merrick

Last Inspected: 4/21/2026

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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1848 MERRICK ROAD, Merrick, FL 11566

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

8 basic

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Re-Inspection4 Inspection

Apr 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (8)

−16 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 25

Inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 23

Inspection Inspection

3 High8 Basic

11 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (8)

−16 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−46 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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