Vita Italian Restaurant

10014 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610940

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 59 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 12, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw shrimp stored over or with ready-to-eat mozzarella sticks in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection
4 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)
-21
Administrative complaint on Oct 12
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score59

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct122026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitOct 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw shrimp stored over or with ready-to-eat mozzarella sticks in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken wings. Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Observed employee touch the dishwasher plunger to start the dishwasher then touched clean equipment to put food away without washing their hands of changing their gloves. Employee washed hands and changed their gloves properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed bottle of Motrin stored over the prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed take out container used to scoop graham crackers. Operator removed take out container.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  Observed wiping cloth used to line the inside of a pan of deli meats. Operator removed wiping cloth.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave in the kitchen has accumulation of grease/food debris.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall by the dishwasher.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed employees watch and car keys stored over the prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.