Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

VITA NOSTRA

149 NW 136 AVE · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33325

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3758966
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13851616
DBPR license1621986

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands for less than 10 seconds.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line counter sliced ham (55F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (55F – Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to chill.

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

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

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used as dump sink evident by food debris in sink.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

#12Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Could not calibrate the battery was dead

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beef mixture per operator prepared 10/21 not date marked.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line.

#2Basic14-10-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area and front kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.