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LA VITANUOVA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 1H · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3752112
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID13961739
DBPR license3919428

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – 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** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: 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. **Complied** **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: 2 live roach on wall near back door. 1 live roach on espresso machine. 1 live roach on electrical outlet behind reach in freezer. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: 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. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: 1 live roach on plug on prep table of cooksline. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. 3 compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: w **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-31: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.