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VIVO ITALIAN KITCHEN

6000 UNIVERSAL STUDIO BLV, Orlando FL 32819 · 3638000

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats350
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5809143
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic butter dated 5/26 in walk in cooler Gorgonzola sauce dated 5/25 in walk in cooler Roasted garlic aoli dated. 5/25 in reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used to cover cilantro in walk in cooler
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Garlic butter dated 5/26 in walk in cooler Gorgonzola sauce dated 5/25 in walk in cooler Roasted garlic aoli dated. 5/25 in reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/01B-24-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Top of towel dispenser in side server station
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No proper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. States "hand wash only" in pasta station Posted proper sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand sink by ice machine
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw plates of carpaccio over sauces in reach in cooler on front line
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice ice machine Installed 9/24
Intermediate/29-28-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By fryer
Basic/36-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives on clean item shelf
Basic/25-06-4
Aug 26, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over beverage area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on clean item shelf
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Blanched asparagus with rubber band in pan on cooks line Chef discarded
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over ready eat liquid eggs in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bottles on speed well at the bar
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar reach in coolers.
Basic/14-33-4
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef Carpaco on the menu They printed correct menus during the inspection
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wood pizza peels on cooks line Manager discarded
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks on silverware station in dish room
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered Pasta in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.