VITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw clams over ready to eat sausage and chicken in Atosa freezer. Operator properly separated foods Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler- at 2:18 cut lettuce 49F ambient cooling for 15 minutes to 48F at 3:10pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur. Operator voluntarily threw out food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish in rop packaging bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing. Per operator food in ROP for less than four hours ago. Operator removed fish from ROP Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food without hair restraint p. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on front kitchen Pepsi cooler

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by dish area

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelf of Atosa freezer soiled with food debris

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, tray of raw breaded chicken over tray of ground beef tubes. Manager rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In left Pepsi cooler in kitchen, 5 pieces snapper fully thawed still in vacuum packaging. Per manager thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In left Pepsi cooler in kitchen, 5 pieces snapper fully thawed still in vacuum packaging. Per manager thawed more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of tomato sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1) In kitchen right Pepsi reach in, bread bowl in standard plastic to go bag 2) At front service area, trayed rolls in black garbage bag. Employees removed all from plastic bags and wrapped with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, in house portioned raw philly steak meat on shelf above open bags of cooked bacon. Employee moved steak meat to bottom of freezer to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw breaded veal and chicken and baked ziti in kitchen Pepsi reach in cooler missing date marked. Per employee, all made on 4-21. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind front counter not secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open beverage container on shelf next to microwave directly above dishware and kitchen make table. Employees removed all removed beverage and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both kitchen Pepsi reach in coolers.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk container of salt in prep area not covered. Employee wrapped with plastic. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt missing label. Employee labeled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line hand sink due to damaged faucet handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tanks by front counter not secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle stripped at cook line hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall between triple sink and dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bucket containing white sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using Time as a public health control without written procedures. Emailed written procedures. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in pizza station and behind front counter in dining room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sneakers on top cause of tomato paste in pizza station. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in or other damage to wall under hand sink and next to 3 compartment sink in cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Buckets with sauces on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023. License paid during inspection. Confirmation # 236059072 Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil at 60 F ( room temperature) held under no temperature control for food safety at wait station less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggested using time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese not date marked inside walk cooler. Cheese prepped 2 days ago . Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided procedures , operator posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using Time as a public health control without written procedures. Emailed written procedures form to manager.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour in kitchen. Operator removed bowl Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container with tomato sauce on floor inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under hand sink in cook line.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes wrapped in plastic stored on floor in hallway to restroom.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour container not covered in kitchen. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to manager

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ground crackers in kitchen. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in Pepsi glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of hand wash sink in cook line.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under hand sink in cook line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed can liner bags in contact with baked rolls at pizza station in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw breaded chicken breast stored over tomato sauce stored on shelf in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle holding windex stored over lowboy reach in freezer across from cook line in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed metal tray stored in hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Observed employee wearing gold bracelet on wrist while preparing food in kitchen.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile broken in front of cook line hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container of marinara sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets and door handles soiled throughout cook line in kitchen. -Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -All reach in cooler/freezer shelves soiled throughout cook line in kitchen. -Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed can liner bags in contact with baked rolls at wait station in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing in front of cook line hand wash sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. -Observed containers holding multiple spatulas in standing water 84-86 F at desert station in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave interior encrusted with food debris in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets and door handles soiled throughout cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -All reach in cooler/freezer shelves soiled throughout cook line in kitchen. -Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed large plastic container holding sugar/salt with no label, stored underneath food preparation table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended