CAPE CANAVERAL, Brevard County

PAPA VITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

6200 N ATLANTIC AVE #4, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Jan 14, 2026
City
CAPE CANAVERAL
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24302860

High Priority - 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container 50ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24302857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit

31A-11-4

Detail 24302856

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used a dump sink behind the bar. Ice in well.

31B-03-4

Detail 24302859

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 24302862

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates have wrong expiration dates and are missing proctor signatures and number.

16-03-4

Detail 24302855

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors

16-23-4

Detail 24302858

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-05-4

Detail 24302854

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24302861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 24302863

Basic - Stored food not covered. No covers on some foods in holding areas of reach-in coolers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24131017

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: One time extension Time Extended

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

29-37-4

Detail 23968122

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. Spray hose below flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23968121

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New storage unit

51-16-7

Detail 23968119

Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23968123

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Most recent employee has not signed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23968117

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New storage unit does Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23968116

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Michael

22-20-5

Detail 23968120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23968127

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in new storage unit does not fully close under own weight

36-37-5

Detail 23968118

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over single service items in new storage unit

32-12-6

Detail 23968124

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom in new storage unit

14-38-4

Detail 23968125

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for deli ham. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23968126

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by employees. New storage unit

25-05-4

Detail 23968128

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in new dry storage unit Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 23485271

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23485272

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed with ice machine Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23485273

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior of ice bin at soda machine is soiled Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23485270

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for full pan is cracked. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23100509

High Priority - 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. Bar dishwasher machine at 0ppm.

08A-05-6

Detail 23100513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored on shelf over cooked chicken. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 23100506

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23100510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop at pizza make line ricotta (63F - Cold Holding)

31B-02-4

Detail 23100512

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In shed Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23100504

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23100511

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple missing. Operator stated that they may be with another manager offsite

22-20-5

Detail 23100503

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

24-05-4

Detail 23100507

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in shed are not stored inverted in between uses

31B-04-4

Detail 23100508

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In shed Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23100505

Basic - Stored food not covered. Garlic knots on bottom shelf in kitchen. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-37-4

Detail 22575745

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below flood rim

14-11-5

Detail 22575746

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door

25-06-4

Detail 22575744

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans in dry storage shed stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22147912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of salad reach in cooler and main reach in cooler across from pizza oven. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (60F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (56F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22147913

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

08B-52-4

Detail 22147914

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce and Cooked noodles in covered container on shelf beneath dripping condenser fan. Operator moved Corrective Action Taken

10-18-5

Detail 22147915

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in pitcher of chlorine water on countertop next to steamwell. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22147911

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21701525

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of olives

12A-02-4

Detail 21701528

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

11-26-1

Detail 21701526

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

03F-10-5

Detail 21701529

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with paperwork Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21701524

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shelf in walk in cooler is on the ground. Bread racks in walk in freezer

10-17-4

Detail 21701523

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between flip top lid and wall of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21701527

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor by front counter. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 21441778

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William and Shiloh - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-07: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21376885

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm, new bucket, primed recheck, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-04-4

Detail 21376879

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 on rear dish machine. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21376884

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink green hose attached. Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 21376880

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. William and Shiloh

53B-02-5

Detail 21376883

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kevin, Joey, Jen.

02C-02-5

Detail 21376878

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Vodka sauce made 2 days ago Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21376881

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dough prep area. 88 degrees

16-21-4

Detail 21376882

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

33-16-4

Detail 21376887

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21376886

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes front line.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20769473

High Priority - 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. Bar 0 ppm. Do not use until sanitizer replaced and properly sanitizes. Rear machines works properly, can utilize this machine.

41-20-4

Detail 20769474

High Priority - Pest light installed over dough prep table. Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 20769472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Gray hose at mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20769476

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20769475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 Gaskets on triple door cooler, both gaskets on 2 door rolltop. Repeat Violation

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 20324360

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce.

35A-02-6

Detail 20324352

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in pan of cooked pasta. Discarded pasta.

14-31-5

Detail 20324358

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. trash bag.

41-20-4

Detail 20324355

High Priority - Pest control light over prep table in back prep area where vegetables cut and dough is made.

29-37-4

Detail 20324359

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. When free swinging, spray hose nozzle hangs below flood rim.

01B-13-4

Detail 20324356

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insect land on cooked pasta.

03A-02-5

Detail 20324357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 44-48° lasagna 47-50° both cooked yesterday.

31B-02-4

Detail 20324351

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear prep area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20324361

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen personnel

14-11-4

Detail 20324353

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn left door gasket of pizza cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 20324350

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans on drying shelf.

36-27-5

Detail 20324354

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area, especially behind dishmachine.