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VITOS PIZZERIA

1101 BLANDING BLVD UNITS 112-113, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904 272 9119

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2000925
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in prep area near produce washing sink. 1 live fly observed in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects near water heater/mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under pizza reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, floor under dough mixer in prep area soiled with food debris. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer, ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled/torn. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
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Stored food not covered. Tea urns in lobby not covered. Operator had employee put lids on urns.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty mop water bucket near mop sink. Operator dumped water and hung mop up to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in prep area near produce washing sink. 1 live fly observed in dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat sausage crumbles. Manager moved eggs to different shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the door to the walk-in cooler was opened this morning while pulling out product to stock front reach in coolers. Manager moved product to freezer to get temperature down below 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On top shelf above rack of folded pizza boxes when enter the kitchen, bottle of degreaser stored next to and above folded pizza boxes.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in pizza making station and back kitchen over prep and dish area are acoustic and not painted/sealed.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On pizza make line, employee cell phone propped up between folded pizza boxes. Manager removed cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees have no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor, ceiling and/or walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under pizza make line, pizza ovens, equipment in prep area soiled with food debris. Also, multiply ceiling tiles in kitchen area and dining area stained. Also, wall behind triple sink has black stains.
Basic/36-73-4
Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready to eat food. Observed employees only washing hands with no second control measure.
Basic/09-07-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer in kitchen area has ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In dining room, new tires in between booths. Also, other items in dining room manager stated they came from his mechanic business but he ended the lease so the items came from there to here.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in pizza make area rubbing neck and immediately handled pizza spatula and removed pizza without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table behind pizza oven. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade for slicer in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cardboard box/paper bag used as garbage container. Bag under prep sink area in kitchen. Bag removed.
Basic/33-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Basic/36-37-5
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red bucket stored directly on floor under pizza oven. Red bucket on pizza box table in kitchen. Both buckets moved and stored correctly.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks observed on prep tables and in food preparation areas. All drinks moved and stored correctly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Two employees have no hair restraint. One employee has no hair restraint or beard guard.
Basic/13-03-4
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in back dining area. Wall under triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Employee washed hands in prep area but did not use a secondary step as required. Employee re-washed hands and use sanitizer as secondary step.
Basic/09-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near back door.
Basic/36-24-5
No proof available showing that employees touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands have received the required training on risks, handwashing, finger nail maintenance, prohibited jewelry and good hygienic practices. Establishment has an approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Procedure needs to be reviewed annually. Last review of procedures was 04/25/2017.
Basic/09-09-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple opened employee drinks stored in reach in cooler in pizza boxing area that is also used for customer food items. All drinks moved and stored correctly.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Establishment has multiple new tires stored in dining area. Manager states owner sells tires out of location.
Basic/33-31-5
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (49F-52F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler and also bucket of pizza sauce in pizza reach in cooler are table recently pulled from walk in cooler, per operator walk in cooler was defrosted several hours prior and door opened and closed for food preparation.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding), sausage (48F - Cold Holding), mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler per operator walk in cooler is in defrost mode and door has been consistently opened for approximately 2 hours. Per operator they will have a technician out today to look at the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding), sausage (48F - Cold Holding), ham (47F - Cold Holding), cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per operator they had moved items from the walk in cooler to other reach in coolers earlier today approximately 1 hour prior. Per operator they had a technician out yesterday and they cleaned some components of the walk in cooler and are suppose to be out later today to replace parts. All items moved to other reach in coolers and operator advised to not use the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (49F-52F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler and also bucket of pizza sauce in pizza reach in cooler are table recently pulled from walk in cooler, per operator walk in cooler was defrosted several hours prior and door opened and closed for food preparation.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 14, 2023 · pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding), sausage (48F - Cold Holding), mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler per operator walk in cooler is in defrost mode and door has been consistently opened for approximately 2 hours. Per operator they will have a technician out today to look at the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

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.