VITO'S PIZZA
1321 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954.346.1991
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
APR 24
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026024284 | Feb 11, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $1,440 |
| 2--2025073123 | Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $1,400 |
| 2--2025033776 | Mar 17, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $320 |
| 2--2021058973 | Nov 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham and meatballs cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator removed both items to freezer for quick chill.
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/23/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on AC vents at cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over case with lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham and meatballs cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator removed both items to freezer for quick chill.
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. Observed at 3:30 p.m., no time mark on cooked pizza held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked at 230 P.M. Operator time mark pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue on can opener blade.
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/23/2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed several C02 tanks at cookline not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on AC vents at cookline.
Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed male employee eating while engaging food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with chicken stored on walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on floor next to mixer and dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of peeled tomatoes. Observed 1 can of dented pizza sauce.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bags with sheet pans of bread inside walk in cooler. Sheet pans of bread inside and in direct contact with black trash bags
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in Cooler; lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in ambient temperatures (50F).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for pizza sauce in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks left by handwash sink not secured
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above handwash sink in kitchen soiled with dust build up.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed fist sized hole in wall beside 2 door freezer and prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple sink shelf has build up of dust
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of peeled tomatoes. Observed 1 can of dented pizza sauce.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black trash bags with sheet pans of bread inside walk in cooler. Sheet pans of bread inside and in direct contact with black trash bags
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in Cooler; lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in ambient temperatures (50F).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for pizza sauce in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks left by handwash sink not secured
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above handwash sink in kitchen soiled with dust build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed white Nike shoes, a backpack, and a purse on a shelf used to store single service to go containers.
Food stored on floor. Bag of pure cane sugar in direct contact with floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed fist sized hole in wall beside 2 door freezer and prep table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On back prep table near the triple sink, observed wiping cloth under cutting board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple sink shelf has build up of dust
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By handwash sink behind front counter, CO2 tank not secured
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of Ruby Pineapple Tidbits 1 dented can of 74.40 Tomato Filets
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Middle kitchen flip top (middle) ricotta cheese (63F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (52F). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle kitchen flip top (middle) ricotta cheese (63F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (52F). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale. sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator put inside walk in cooler for quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed red sauce like substance in hand wash sink next to stove
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter at handwash sink, no hand soap. Operator replenished
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By handwash sink behind front counter, CO2 tank not secured
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf behind front counter, observed clean plates not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Computer monitor on shelf above next to clean plates soiled with dust. 2)Under computer monitor and equipment on shelf, dust and food debris covering counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf behind front line observed aluminum to go containers not properly inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside middle flip top cooler, observed water pooled up inside cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on counter as well as on top of cutting boards
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back prep area soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks behind front counter next to hand wash sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in front of 2 door freezer in back storage area, hole in wall
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fresh eggs over romaine lettuce inside walk in cooler
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
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. Walk in cooler: garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (44F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit over 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Observed walk in cooler ambient at 48F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (44F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit over 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Observed walk in cooler ambient at 48F. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back prep area soiled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks behind front counter next to hand wash sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in front of 2 door freezer in back storage area, hole in wall
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
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. New employee started 5 weeks ago Martin. Emailed operator bulletin to have employee fill out.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense marinara. Operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by hand washing sink and six burner stove.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2021
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, watch and wallet stored on shelf above pizza station. Operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Observed three boxes of pomodoro tomatoes on floor next to mixer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sugar and salt. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on victory reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks by cook line hand sink not secured.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, portioned lasagna missed date when prepared.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic 2 oz cups in large hwb containers at dry storage. Manager removed cups.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks by cook line hand sink not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on dry goods shelf with bottled beverages.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry wiping cloths at front line. Employee removed cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Spray bottle of water by back prep table not labeled.
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