VITA OSTERIA ITALIANA
1040 ALTON ROAD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03G-05-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
03G-06-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
32-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.