La Vitanuova Sports Bar and Grill

8502 N Armenia Ave Ste 1H, Tampa, FL 33604 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919428

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 0 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 3, 2026 (4 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 24 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection
10 high priority (5 repeats), 6 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (4 repeats); 1 also cited at the Oct 29 routine inspection and counted there; all violations together cost 70 at most
-70
Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
2 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat); 8 also cited at the Oct 27 complaint inspection and counted there; intermediate violations cost 18 at most; all violations together cost 70 at most
Emergency closure on Oct 29, still closed
Counts in full until a follow-up lets the place reopen
-35
Safety score0

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Inspection history

3 inspections · 9 visits

Latest inspection

Oct292026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back 5 times

5th follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Closure extended
The problems weren't fixed yet. The business stays closed while the owner is given more time.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
4th follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach on floor near ice machine. 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer. 1 dead roaches on floor under prep table. 1 live roach on plug on prep table of cooksline.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
3rd follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach on floor near ice machine. 1 live roach on floor near reach in freezer. 1 dead roaches on floor under prep table.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
2nd follow-up visitOct 31, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  2 live roach on wall near back door. 1 live roach on espresso machine. 1 live roach on electrical outlet behind reach in freezer.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
7 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  2 live flies in women's restroom. 1 live worm like insect in women's restroom.
  More time given
  Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  No live roach observed at time of callback inspection. 2 dead roaches on floor by ice machine, 1 dead roach on floor under three-compartments sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the floor.
  FixedMore time given
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
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  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 29, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers in outside three-compartments sink with no sanitiz
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  3 live flies flying around the kitchen over parsley. 2 live flies on towel next to beverage reach in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach in cabinet under microwave. 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cooksline. 4 live roaches on wall behind water cooler in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  3 compartment sink in kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Towels in Handwash sink in kitchen.
- 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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three compartment sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.
Basic6
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
  3 compartment sink set up outside where mop sink area is. Employee washing dishes at time of inspection.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Repeat violation
  Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  Back door open at time of inspection.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 2

Oct272026F10Complaint inspection22 violations, 10 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations still not corrected:
- 3 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  3 live flies flying around the kitchen over parsley.
  Administrative complaint
  Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  1 live roach in cabinet under microwave. 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cooksline. 4 live roaches on wall behind water cooler in kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  More time given
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
  Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
22 violations found:
- 10 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority10
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Large sandwich prep cooler: cooked pasta (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49°F - Cold Holding).
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
  Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Employee entered kitchen from outside, placed on gloves without wash hands then engaged to work with food in kitchen.
  Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Employee handled raw beef then handled cooked food without change gloves and wash hands at cook line.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  Employees dried hands with soiled cloth towel at cook line.
  Employee washed hands with no soap.
  Employee rinsed hands then dried with soiled cloth.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers in outside three-compartments sink with no sanitizer.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  2 live flies at beverage cooler area in dining room. 1 live fly at front of the dining room.
  Administrative complaint
  Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  2 live roaches in the cabinet under microwave and blenders in kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
  Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
  1 live lizard in dining room.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate6
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  The handwash sink in women's restroom and the only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided napkins at kitchen.
  Fixed on the spot
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Provided dish detergent.
  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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three-compartments sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food employees working at time of inspection.
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink stored on top shelf over prep table at cook line. Removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  2 dead roaches on floor behind large beverage cooler at dining room.
  Administrative complaint
  Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  Back door keeps opened during inspection.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Aug42026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Cutting boards on front line are soiled.
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

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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.