PAPA VITO'S PIZZA SPOT
203 CROCKET BLVD, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-301-8100
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches; 4 in front service area. 2 in restroom 2 near back door 1 in rear prep/storage room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024056616 | Sep 25, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2024004279 | Nov 7, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line pasta dish (61F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of glue on shelf over prep table. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not completed. Manager filled out.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee has hair in pony tail but no hat or hairnet while preparing food
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles placed on top of standing reach-in cooler. Operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 81°F. Operator took to dish and discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelves over prep areas have a buildup dust and flour dust
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw beef on flat top with gloved hands. Removed gloves, handled spatulas and put gloves on to place sliced cheese on cooked beef.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from flat top cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer has build up of old food particles in housing
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf Beneath flat top
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over pizza oven have an accumulation of dust and grease
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Jul 21, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw beef on flat top with gloved hands. Removed gloves, handled spatulas and put gloves on to place sliced cheese on cooked beef.
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from flat top gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from flat top cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer has build up of old food particles in housing
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine behind front counter is soiled. Operator cleaned
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf Beneath flat top
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over pizza oven have an accumulation of dust and grease
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In used mop bucket waste water. Operator removed
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of crushed tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from cook line cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of mold like substance around condenser tray. Soiled water supply bay
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in parsley. Operator discarded
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining shelves on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn. Door not seated properly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to triple sink
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease and old food behind cooking equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in rear prep area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Baklava in self service reach in cooler does not meet labeling requirements. No address on packaging
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink behind front counter
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On the floor in prep area
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Manager stated that they smokes in the office. Ash tray on desk
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chub of beef being thawed on top of pizza oven. Operator moved to cooler
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled in kitchen flip top reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager present 4 employees currently on duty.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and walls soiled throughout establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Deep white freezer door in back room of kitchen in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep reach in white freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven soiled. Hood filters above fryers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior shelves soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning.
Sep 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches; 4 in front service area. 2 in restroom 2 near back door 1 in rear prep/storage room
Sep 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches; 4 in front service area. 2 in restroom 2 near back door 1 in rear prep/storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler near front counter ricotta (48F - Cold Holding)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present with 5 employees working.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé used as scoop in black pepper
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20+ dead on a trap beneath oven. 2 in restroom. 8 between equipment in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelves over working areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a restraint
Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer in rear storage/prep room is in disrepair. Door is not properly attached and is separating into multiple parts
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on front of shelf at cook line. Operator moved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout establishment have an accumulation of dust and debris. Top of pizza oven is soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors between and under equipment are heavily soiled.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple containers of chemicals stored on ledge next to water heater above reach in cooler. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven is soiled
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On wall near rear door
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook placed dirty dishes in sink then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook transferred frozen cooked beef from bag into pan for storage on line with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook transferred frozen cooked beef from bag into pan for storage on line with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in dish room. Observed 2 live flying insects in cook area. Operator killed 5 on site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted. Educated that tablets are 1 per 1.5 gallons water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging from shelf over pizza make line. Operator moved
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beneath flat top
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor. Operator moved
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.