La Vitanuova Restaurant 607
1003 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 · Permanent Food Service · License 3911119
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitLicensing inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
Mop sink outside has no drainage pipe. Water is draining directly from mop sink onto the ground
Code 50, Current license displayed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ No license issued for mop sink draining on floor and plan review.
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. 2 compartment sink added next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Handwash sink does not have dedicated faucet and splash guard separating 3 compartment sink at front counter. Ice machine added outside near mop sink.
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Raw beef and raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink without cold running water. Operator turned on cold running water at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.