IL RITORNO

dba BENSTOCK DAVID LAZER

About this restaurant

IL RITORNO is a seating restaurant located at 449 Central Ave in downtown St. Petersburg with 174 seats. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine under the guidance of owner and executive chef David Benstock, offering dishes that combine traditional rustic elements with contemporary flavors. According to online reviews, the menu changes regularly and features fresh ingredients and thoughtfully prepared dishes. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Food Safety Grade

Excellent

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
449 CENTRAL AVE STE 101
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Calhoun (code 7)
Seating
174 seats

License

License Number
SEA6216647
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Dec 22, 2025
Date Result Expand
Dec 22, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10875958 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food