What is Little Louies Italian Kitchen's health inspection score?

Little Louies Italian Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Louies Italian Kitchen last inspected?

Little Louies Italian Kitchen was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Louies Italian Kitchen have?

Little Louies Italian Kitchen has 74 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Louies Italian Kitchen safe to eat at?

Little Louies Italian Kitchen has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Little Louies Italian Kitchen serve?

Little Louies Italian Kitchen serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Little Louies Italian Kitchen

Name: Little Louies Italian Kitchen
Address: 4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami, 33185
Rating: 58

4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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Italian•Kendall

Ranked #654 of 934 in KendallBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

12x

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-22 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-48 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.

Location

4254 SW 152 AVE, Miami, FL 33185

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

14 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Aug 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

19 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High1 Med19 Basic

22 total4 risk factors

27/100inspection score

−99 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(3x)−15
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (5)

−24 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(6x)−12

Base deductions−99 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 Basic

1 total1 risk factor

98/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High2 Med8 Basic

14 total5 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (5)

−70 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2

Base deductions−93 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 High3 Med12 Basic

16 total

51/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
38Insects/rodents present−2

Base deductions−75 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

4 High2 Med14 Basic

20 total

22/100inspection score

−107 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−107 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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