VITO'S PIZZA

Name: VITO'S PIZZA
Address: 1321 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071, US
Rating: 43

1321 UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071

License #1620328

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

43 Grade F / 100

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April 28, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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VITO'S PIZZA in CORAL SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 18 critical, 12 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[03A-02-5] At the time of callback inspection, observed ham cold held at 49F and meatballs at 45F. Per operator, pith items placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill.
[53B-05-5] At the time of callback inspection, violation not

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed several C02 tanks at cookline not secured.
[36-34-5] 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.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed male employee eating while engaging food preparation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed case with chicken stored on walk in cooler floor.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on floor next to mixer and dry storage area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over case with lettuce.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[03F-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue on can opener blade.
[53B-05-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for pizza sauce in walk in cooler
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks left by handwash sink not secured
[36-34-5] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of pure cane sugar in direct contact with floor
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed fist sized hole in wall beside 2 door freezer and prep table.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On back prep table near the triple sink, observed wiping cloth under cutting board
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Triple sink shelf has build up of dust
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of peeled tomatoes. Observed 1 can of dented pizza sauce.
[14-31-5] 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
[03A-02-5] 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).

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By handwash sink behind front counter, CO2 tank not secured
[24-05-4] 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
[23-03-4] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf behind front line observed aluminum to go containers not properly inverted
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside middle flip top cooler, observed water pooled up inside cooler.
[14-33-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on counter as well as on top of cutting boards
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of Ruby Pineapple Tidbits 1 dented can of 74.40 Tomato Filets
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed red sauce like substance in hand wash sink next to stove
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter at handwash sink, no hand soap. Operator replenished

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks behind front counter next to hand wash sink.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in front of 2 door freezer in back storage area, hole in wall
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fresh eggs over romaine lettuce inside walk in cooler
[03A-03-5] 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
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in back prep area soiled