Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
43
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant's latest score of 43 falls below the Cape Canaveral average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used a dump sink behind the bar. Ice in well.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates have wrong expiration dates and are missing proctor signatures and number.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. No covers on some foods in holding areas of reach-in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: One time extension **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. Spray hose below flood rim of sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New storage unit
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Most recent employee has not signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New storage unit does **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Michael
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in new storage unit does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over single service items in new storage unit
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom in new storage unit
32-12-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for deli ham. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by employees. New storage unit
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in new dry storage unit **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
37
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed with ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior of ice bin at soda machine is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for full pan is cracked. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop at pizza make line ricotta (63F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored on shelf over cooked chicken. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In shed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple missing. Operator stated that they may be with another manager offsite
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in shed are not stored inverted in between uses
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In shed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Garlic knots on bottom shelf in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below flood rim
29-37-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans in dry storage shed stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of salad reach in cooler and main reach in cooler across from pizza oven. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (60F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in pitcher of chlorine water on countertop next to steamwell. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce and Cooked noodles in covered container on shelf beneath dripping condenser fan. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-52-4
67
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
52
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant.
How does Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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