VILLAGGIO RISTORANTE DE BEPPE

Name: VILLAGGIO RISTORANTE DE BEPPE
Address: 102 FLAGSHIP DR, LUTZ, FL, 33549, US
Rating: 38.1

102 FLAGSHIP DR, LUTZ, FL 33549

License #3909970

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

38.1 Grade F / 100

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June 10, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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VILLAGGIO RISTORANTE DE BEPPE in LUTZ currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 13 critical, 40 major, 24 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled and grease buildup heavily
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eat at dish wash area, discussed with operator and he discarded the food.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on clean dish shelf in kitchen, operator removed it
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler cool interior and shel soiled with food debris in bar area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Ice bin no cover and use ice mixing drinks in bar , operator cover it with a container
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler on cook line
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine in dish machine

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area Employee handwash sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal beverages stored on clean prep tables and on shelves over front line Reach in cooler.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook on front line drinking from a can of soda.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area Employee handwash sink.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Frozen pepperoni and peas inside front line Reach in chest freezer.
[28-13-5] Raw sewage on ground of establishment. When all faucets, toilets, and Dish machine are running inside of establishment, sewage is rapidly overflowing into the side (south) of establishment in parking lot area and running down the length of parking lot area towards trees and grass. Length of sewage running averaged at several hundred feet towards a sewer drain located towards the back (east) of establishment. Potential hazard as sewage cannot be isolated as vehicles and possibly pedestrians will run over sewage. Sewage continues to steadily flow even all faucets, toilets, and Dish machine stopped running at the same time. Plumber stated the main sewage line is clogged. Plumber will attempt to restore temporary flow and will be back in the morning to make permanent repairs to main line in parking lot. Plumber will return between 5:30am-6am on Saturday, 8/30/25 for repairs. Sewage is currently flowing into east end sewer drain.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Alcohol shaker stored in Employee handwash sink at area #1. Bucket stored inside kitchen Employee handwash sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area Employee handwash sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Server eating candy passing through the kitchen
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop inside the flour. In white bin employee moved above the food
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in the bar area.
[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. Smaller machine under the belt of the big machine not working properly tested at 0 ppm. Dishes were inside the machine the main dish machine was working.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Marinara sauce in a non food grade 16 gallon bucket. Employee moved sauce to a food grade container
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shrimp over vegetables in main reach in cooler on prep station by server window and stove employee removed raw foods to the front of the cooler
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags were in a plastic to go bag on the wall. Not in order. Discussed with management to keep the tags in order
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams were sitting in a food grade container without the tag. Observed the tag in a plastic bag with other tags.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in bars three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the bar area has soap bottle inside blocking the drain
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna pasta cheese pasta cook noodles multiple items not labeled management said everything was made two days ago

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added with a 3 compartment sink and ice machine reach in cooler for scooping that is not on plans from 4-28-06.
[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 . Missing a room on plans for service dining with a side bar table top with reach in cooler and another reach in cooler and ice machine and 2 prep tables and hand washing sink. Reach in cooler by the exit room to go station area.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[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.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added with a 3 compartment sink and ice machine reach in cooler for scooping that is not on plans from 4-28-06.
[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 . Missing a room on plans for service dining with a side bar table top with reach in cooler and another reach in cooler and ice machine and 2 prep tables and hand washing sink. Reach in cooler by the exit room to go station area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Employee removed gum. Server eating at service window chewing while making water order.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Raw meat in boxes on floor walk in cooler.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live in kitchen 2 live flies in service area for servers. 16live flies in bar area landing on glass bottles and cabinets were Alcohol is stored. 7 live flies resting on fly trap sticky tape under three compartment sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47 f reach in cooler
[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.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked noodles covered with plastic wrap employee removed.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.speed rack in front of hand washing sink
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Bar added with a 3 compartment sink and ice machine reach in cooler for scooping that is not on plans from 4-28-06.
[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. Missing a room on plans for service dining with a side bar table top with reach in cooler and another reach in cooler and ice machine and 2 prep tables and hand washing sink. Reach in cooler by the exit room to go station area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook lasagna cook peppers Alfredo mushrooms not dated
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.