VITA NOSTRA

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup on slicer blade.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries dead

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. Employee employed less than 2 weeks.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef per operator prepared 11/02/2025 no date marked.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil containers stored on the floor in rear kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with sugar.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed employee preparing pastries next to the hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee relocated items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area in rear kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw smoke salmon over milk in walk in cooler. Operator correctly stored. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in low boy cooler cook line raw smoked salmon over romaine leaves. Observed raw bacon over bottle of A 1 sauce and siracha

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicing machine surface with food debris Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pizza pans stored across the hand washing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Only hand sanitizer. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour and cooking oil stored on floor back kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom shelf of avantco reach in freezer with accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hand washing sink and walls though out rear kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate without washing hands.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in a container 2 roasted peppers with mold on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on slicer blade

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of oranges stored on floor in kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed carrot cake and a tort not covered in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service window and back kitchen area.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 8 dented cans with sweet peas on storage shelve.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over various ready to eat foods items in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on slicer blade.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator fill and present proper documentation. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on pizza and spenich pies stored in freezer. Per operator, items cooked on 05/02/2024.

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

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed container with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. 2. Observed container with ground beef thawing on floor at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at cookline.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Obsessed several uncovered containers with food items stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator relocate food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed not employee on site only certified manager working in food preparation Time Extended