Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
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10014 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 209 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—nearly 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations dominated the record, with handwashing failures and employee health policy violations appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections. Proper hand/arm washing was cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, and employee health reporting or policy violations appeared in 5 inspections. Food contact surface violations were also recurring. In December 2024, an inspector issued a Warning after documenting 4 high-priority violations including management awareness failures, improper food contact surfaces, shell stock requirement violations, and improper hand washing. An administrative complaint was recommended on April 23, 2025 following violations of employee health policy and handwashing procedures. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 documented 6 high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures, improper food contact surfaces, and handwashing facility deficiencies, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Vita Italian Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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