PAPA VITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6200 N ATLANTIC AVE #4, Cape Canaveral FL 32920
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop at pizza make line ricotta (63F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back door
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None available to check Quat sanitizer solution for sanibuckets
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepped 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked it
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee open drinks stored on cutting board and storage table on cook line. Operator removed
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used a dump sink behind the bar. Ice in well.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind bar
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates have wrong expiration dates and are missing proctor signatures and number.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Stored food not covered. No covers on some foods in holding areas of reach-in coolers.
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. Spray hose below flood rim of sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New storage unit
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/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Most recent employee has not signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. New storage unit does
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Michael
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in new storage unit does not fully close under own weight
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over single service items in new storage unit
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom in new storage unit
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for deli ham. Operator discarded
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by employees. New storage unit
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in new dry storage unit
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed with ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior of ice bin at soda machine is soiled
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for full pan is cracked. Operator discarded
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored on shelf over cooked chicken. Operator moved
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop at pizza make line ricotta (63F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In shed
No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple missing. Operator stated that they may be with another manager offsite
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in shed are not stored inverted in between uses
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In shed
Stored food not covered. Garlic knots on bottom shelf in kitchen. Operator covered
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below flood rim
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans in dry storage shed stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of salad reach in cooler and main reach in cooler across from pizza oven. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (60F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (56F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce and Cooked noodles in covered container on shelf beneath dripping condenser fan. Operator moved
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in pitcher of chlorine water on countertop next to steamwell. Operator discarded
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.