LITTLE ITALY

Health grade
C · 73/100
Osceola County rank
Safer than 7%
Diner rating
4 ★ · 1,476 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 9 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It currently ranks safer than 7% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (March 27, 2026) still cited 1 intermediate and 9 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4 from 1,476 reviews.

Trend: improving · C (73/100) · safer than 7% of Osceola County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (73/100)
Violations
10 total — 1 intermediate, 9 basic
Address
2901 B-1 PARKWAY BLVD., Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Italian
Categories
Italian restaurant, Bar, Family restaurant, Pizza restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4 stars (1476 reviews)
Seats
225
Phone
(407) 396-7736
Website
Official website
Photo of LITTLE ITALY
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 1,476 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The trajectory matters more than the average on this listing. Front-of-house is the sore point: those reviews average 2.7. Cleanliness follows at 25% of reviews, where ratings average 4.5.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (4 of 8). No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all. 5 of 8 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 2 are two or lower.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (73/100) with 1 intermediate and 9 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was March 27, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. On health score it sits safer than 7% of the Osceola County restaurants we grade. Worth stating plainly: 8 reviews is a small sample, so treat the percentages above as indicative rather than settled. For specifics, the last inspection cited food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and garbage and refuse.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 8 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 25, 2026

    There were no other guests there when we arrived, which made us concerned about our choice. This restaurant has had the best food out of all the places we have eaten in Florida. You will mot be disappointed.

  • June 24, 2026

    Such good food!!! Their garlic bread is the best we have ever had! We go every time we are in kissimmee

  • June 23, 2026

    Amazingly beautiful the staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable, we came when they weren’t open yet but a lady very nice helpful beautiful lady told us she can serve us no problem the food is amazing will definitely come again. Highly recommended, empty plate for mozzarella that never made it bcuz it was delicious

  • June 23, 2026

    Walked in ..Ordered 2 pizzas to go 12"ea one cheese$16 and one Hawaiian $18 After 30min waiting ..Nothing special..and the Hawaiian one was disappointed..looks like the same as cheese one.+ a few drops of pineapple and ham.. :(

  • June 23, 2026

    Atmosphere was nice clean and very nice. Food was good pizza was better than the veal meal I had.

  • June 20, 2026

    The restaurant was clean and comfortable, which made the meal even better. Parking was easy and we did not have to walk far. The atmosphere felt warm, relaxing and perfect for a family dinner.

  • June 19, 2026

    Très mauvaise expérience dans ce restaurant italien. Le service a été inexistant et l’accueil désagréable du début à la fin. Nous avons eu le sentiment de déranger le personnel. Un “gratuity” de 18 % a été ajouté directement à l’addition. Le gérant est ensuite revenu nous demander un pourboire supplémentaire alors qu’il était déjà inclus dans le total payé. Le service était très décevant : aucun sourire et les plats ont été servis de manière expéditive. Déçus au regard des avis positifs. Nous ne reviendrons pas et ne recommandons pas cet établissement.

  • June 12, 2026

    I had chicken francaise, and the chicken was tough and zero flavor and it was on top of a bunch of wet noodles , the sauce on the noodles taste like water ,, the service was par at best , and the only thing good about this place is the bread , which was delicious , save urself the trip and the money and don’t go

Overall Score

42 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 27, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  2. March 16, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  3. March 16, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  4. December 19, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 17 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×6)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  5. December 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Emergency order recommended

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 18 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×6)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 27, 2026