Vita Nostra
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Vita Nostra has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Vita Nostra's latest score of 43 falls below the Sunrise average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed in a container 2 roasted peppers with mold on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food on slicer blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of oranges stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed carrot cake and a tort not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service window and back kitchen area.
36-27-5
45
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over various ready to eat foods items in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 8 dented cans with sweet peas on storage shelve.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on slicer blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator fill and present proper documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on pizza and spenich pies stored in freezer. Per operator, items cooked on 05/02/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed container with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. 2. Observed container with ground beef thawing on floor at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Obsessed several uncovered containers with food items stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator relocate food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at cookline.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
35
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed not employee on site only certified manager working in food preparation **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Operator renewed on line during inspection, observed new license with expiration date 12/1/2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box - front counter-Hot box-; ham and cheese empanada (80F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (85F - Hot Holding), per employee hot held at 8:30 am. manager stated food don't last 3 hours. Advised and explained Time procedures form. . Employee place time label on hot box. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers and boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Cooler-; prosciutto and cheese sandwich (48F); ham sandwich (47F); egg sandwich (47F); ham and cheese (47F); ham and peppers (47F) Operator stated sandwiches been inside cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Front counter Cooler-; prosciutto and cheese sandwich (48F); ham sandwich (47F); egg sandwich (47F); ham and cheese (47F); ham and peppers (47F) Operator stated sandwiches been inside cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Main kitchen at mini oven- observed spray bottle of water with no name label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen mini oven- observed employee thermo cup being stored on top of clean plates. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Nov 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vita Nostra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vita Nostra on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vita Nostra?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vita Nostra.
How does Vita Nostra compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Vita Nostra most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Vita Nostra's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vita Nostra have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vita Nostra 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 Vita Nostra inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vita Nostra is inspected around four times per year on average.
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