VITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
10014 GRIFFIN RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 12A-13-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch the dishwasher plunger to start the dishwasher then touched clean equipment to put food away without washing their hands of changing their gloves. Employee washed hands and changed their gloves properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken wings. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw shrimp stored over or with ready-to-eat mozzarella sticks in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
High Priority - Raw shrimp stored over or with ready-to-eat mozzarella sticks in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Motrin stored over the prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-24-5Repeat
Hole in or other damage to wall by the dishwasher.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out container used to scoop graham crackers. Operator removed take out container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of microwave in the kitchen has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of microwave in the kitchen has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic
- 21-05-5Corrected on site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to line the inside of a pan of deli meats. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees watch and car keys stored over the prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.