Vittorios Pizza III
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Vittorios Pizza III has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Sebastian average 77, so Vittorios Pizza III trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in sink by triple sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basket used to scoop lettuce no handle walk in cooler Cup used to scoop sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned tomatoes Cut lettuce and pizza sauce. Walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine. Only had for quaternary
16-37-1
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. Sent form to operator no new employees **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys above pizza make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated employee was washing in middle sink **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich make table **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta cooked 5-1-25. Walk in cooler Cooked chicken cooked 5-4-25. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza make table
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 3 door reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket pizza make table
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in 3 door reach in freezer Educated **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make table
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above front counter
36-36-4
37
Dec 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket and spray bottle in sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket used to scoop pizza sauce walk in cooler. No handle **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Single doors Reach in freezer
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. No bulbs in socket hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out lids not inverted dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets pizza make table
14-11-5
52
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By walk-in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has large gap between concrete and door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - mop sink provided at establishment is not being used to dump mop water due to being blocked by table. Was told mop bucket water is being dumped in 3CS and being filled from hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
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Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked and frozen eggplant and lasagna slacking in reach-in cooler. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Walk in door handle catch does not catch to keep door closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Beach added to 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near large mixer.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with soiled residue. Walk in cooler shelves and outer door area at walk in.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
36-50-4
61
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from RTE cooked pasta when stored in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. House wrapped. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 chlorine, strip purple then bleached white. Employee added water to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Employee dated cooked eggplant , beef and lasagna in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases, bagged onion and marinara sauce on walk in cooler floor. Moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Mop sink area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vittorios Pizza III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vittorios Pizza III on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vittorios Pizza III?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vittorios Pizza III.
How does Vittorios Pizza III compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?
Vittorios Pizza III most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 77.
Has Vittorios Pizza III's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vittorios Pizza III have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vittorios Pizza III 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 Vittorios Pizza III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vittorios Pizza III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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