Vitico's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Vitico's Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Vitico's Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Milanese above cooked black beans inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the items . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink at the front counter. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mix ceviche inside front RIC from Sunday 1/04 ( as per employee ) without date.
02C-02-5
64
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 48F left outside for 20 minutes as per employee. Food was placed inside the cooler immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored inside carry out shopping market bag. Employee discarded the no food grade bag and wrapped the food with plastic . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed 1 package of raw chicken above raw beef inside the freezer. Food items were already portioned. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles . Manager placed them inside the hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
61
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carry out plastic shopping market bags used to store pork and beef. Person in charge changed the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel or paper dispenser inside restrooms.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mix ceviche, 3 leches, chocoflan and ham salad from Friday and Saturday with no date marking .
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior surface with accumulation of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense congrì.
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered hamburger patties stored inside reach in cooler without protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave with accumulation of old food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles. Employee moved them . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: On 01-15-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked rice and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 wa provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restrooms. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Dec 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vitico's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vitico's Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vitico's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vitico's Restaurant.
How does Vitico's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Vitico's Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Vitico's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vitico's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vitico's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Vitico's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vitico's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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