VITO'S GOURMET PIZZA
6212 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 2017440930
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment, put on gloves and handled clean equip without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked sausage. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - Flip top - cooked pasta (48F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in double pan. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - Flip top - cooked pasta (48F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in double pan. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen cooked sausage in reach in freezer. Reviewed proper date marking.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator's thermometer with dead battery.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets - all flip top units. Also Cookline microwave. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on pizza prep table. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer at Cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All flip top units. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagne - reviewed proper date marking and operator date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Cookline microwave and all cold holding reach in units. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of raw shell eggs and container of spinach stored on floor under shelving in walk in cooler.
Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (45-48F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall covered plastic containers. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - pizza sauce (45-48F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed items in tall covered plastic containers. See stop sale.
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. Front counter - pizza by the slice. Per operator placed out less than 2 hours ago. Operator time marked.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By triple sink - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - pizza sauce. Observed items cooling in tall covered plastic containers
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagne - reviewed proper procedures and operator date marked.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Front counter pizza by the slice, operator time marked.
Buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles next to steam table.
Cutting board next to steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in rear prep room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.) Gaskets on reach in cooler units. 2.) Hood filters above fry station.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. -Equipment drying rack; several food storage containers chipped.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back storage area next to reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Hood filter above fryer station.
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dry storage shelf 6lb Can of Cannellini's Beans.
Employee began working with food items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Reach in freezer; Raw Philly steak over raw shrimp. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Flip top by oven; stuffed shells (46F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (45F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (47F - Cold Holding) Items not prepared or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed items double panned.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Flip top by oven; stuffed shells (46F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (45F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (47F - Cold Holding) Items not prepared or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed items double panned. See stop sale.
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. -Front counter; pizza by the slice. Operator time marked.
Chlorine Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee beverage container on cutting board next to food items. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. -Equipment drying rack; several food storage containers chipped.
Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -food containers on drying shelf; operator inverted.
Food stored on floor. -Storage area; Beverages for customers stored on their floor. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back storage area next to reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Hood filter above fryer station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored in solution.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in approved hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed Time as a Public Health Control form for operator. Operator filled out during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked pasta in prep area flip top. Bowl in bulk bread crumbs - under slicer. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard covering shelving in dry storage.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor next to shelving in hallway.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Dec 8, 2023□ 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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator. Operator filled out during inspection.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented cans present. 1-#10 can red peppers 1-#10 can kidney beans. See stop sale.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to operator. Operator filled out during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagne in back freezer. Reviewed proper date marking with operator. Operator date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard on shelving over triple sink. Visibly soiled cardboard lining storage shelving dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted.
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp in back storage room freezer. Operator covered.
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