LA VITANUOVA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 1H, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-931-3888
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
JUN 26
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Cleanup plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line are soiled.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front line cook dip sauce onto gloved hand and then licked sauce from hand. Employee continued cooking without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with employee and operator to always change soiled gloves before continuing food prep. Employee change gloves and wash hands before wearing new gloves.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer in establishment for laundry and non-food contact cleaning only. Employee obtained Quaternary ammonia during time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored inside shopping bags located at front line Blue Bunny reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored inside a hotel pan with raw steak inside front line reach in cooler drawer. Employee remove steak from chicken container at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at front line cook wash gloved hands at hand washing sink. Discuss with employee and operator to always change gloves before washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before wearing new gloves at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 68°F at 3:02 PM place on front line counter at 1:30 PM - cooled to 65°F at 3:13 PM, mozzarella cheese 75°F at 3:08 PM placed on front line counter at 2:15 PM - cooled to 70°F at 3:13 PM. Employee placed all items inside front line reach and cooler for a quick cooling.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Cleanup plan has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line are soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM for Santiago Rodriquez.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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