VITA NOSTRA
149 NW 136 AVE, Sunrise FL 33325 · 786.828.1907
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063513 | Jul 30, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2019031906 | Jun 19, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 more than 60 days. "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. to customers with an expired license." Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw smoke salmon over unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler multiple items. Employee stored correctly.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink the kitchen.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on potato salad stored in walk-in. Per employee item prepared on 07/15/2026.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Avantco reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2025. Operator printed and posted updated license.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen..
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in back kitchen
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler multiple items ie raw pan of raw beef, icing, flan
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Rear kitchen preparation area by exit door wall under service window..
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup on slicer blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries dead
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. Employee employed less than 2 weeks.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef per operator prepared 11/02/2025 no date marked.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil containers stored on the floor in rear kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with sugar.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed employee preparing pastries next to the hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee relocated items.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area in rear kitchen.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open package of raw smoked salmon stored directly on top of plate of washed romaine lettuce leaves in walk-in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sergio A Bustos expired 03/11/2025
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Battery dead
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chocolate chips food.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions plastic containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in back kitchen soiled with flour.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Rear kitchen located by mop sink
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw smoke salmon over milk in walk in cooler. Operator correctly stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in low boy cooler cook line raw smoked salmon over romaine leaves. Observed raw bacon over bottle of A 1 sauce and siracha
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicing machine surface with food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pizza pans stored across the hand washing sink. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Only hand sanitizer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour and cooking oil stored on floor back kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom shelf of avantco reach in freezer with accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hand washing sink and walls though out rear kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate without washing hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in a container 2 roasted peppers with mold on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on slicer blade
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of oranges stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed carrot cake and a tort not covered in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service window and back kitchen area.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 8 dented cans with sweet peas on storage shelve.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over various ready to eat foods items in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on slicer blade.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator fill and present proper documentation.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on pizza and spenich pies stored in freezer. Per operator, items cooked on 05/02/2024.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed container with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. 2. Observed container with ground beef thawing on floor at cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at cookline.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Obsessed several uncovered containers with food items stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator relocate food items.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Operator renewed on line during inspection, observed new license with expiration date 12/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box - front counter-Hot box-; ham and cheese empanada (80F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (85F - Hot Holding), per employee hot held at 8:30 am. manager stated food don't last 3 hours. Advised and explained Time procedures form.. Employee place time label on hot box.
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. Poster emailed to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Several containers and boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
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.