Viva La Pasta Trattoria
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
21
Score
Viva La Pasta Trattoria appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in supermarket bags in flip top cooler. Educated manager on using food grade bags for food. Manager placed chicken in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on 12/1/2025. Business license was renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Milk and yogurt stored under raw chicken in flip top cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed poster to manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine test strips provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked goat, prepared yesterday morning, more than 24 hours,stored in flip top cooler not dated. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of cooler doors soiled with food debris and grease.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's soda can stored on top of cutting board in kitchen. Manager removed beverage from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen, next to stove. Manager placed oil on table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon stored with handle down in pot of rice on stovetop. Manager placed spoon handle upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink u def front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table and cutting board soiled, and surfaces of all coolers soiled with food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take away containers stored upright on shelf in kitchen. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
36-27-5
21
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, flip top coolers and single soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen, spray bottles with sanitizer not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage area by reach in freezer, rice bag stored on floor, Operator stored on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, walk behind oven and stove has accumulated grease and food debris.
23-03-4
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerator door handles soiled with food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Built in shelves in kitchen soiled with food debris
23-03-4
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen by handwashing sink, approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling. In kitchen, on cook line and flip top cooler approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling. In dining room, approximately 5 live roaches on floor and walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Approximately 8 live roaches in kitchen by handwashing sink and on floor by oven. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen by flip top cooler, evidence of roach excrement found by outlet on wall. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen by handwashing sink, approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling. In kitchen, on cook line and flip top cooler approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling. In dining room, approximately 5 live roaches on floor and walls. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, flip top cooler doors and handles soiled with food debris and grease. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, vents and ceiling soiled with dust and food debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, floors soiled with food debris and grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, raw chicken stored on floor by three compartment sink **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, shelves by handwashing sink soiled with food debris and grease. In kitchen, stove top and oven soiled with food debris and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen by hand washing sink, walls soiled with food debris **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Muhammad Junaid Husain no proof of Certified Food Manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, raw chicken (55F); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); chicken skewers (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Operator moved items to different cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At flip top cooler, cutting board soiled with food residue **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Muhammad Junaid Husain no proof of Certified Food Manager training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no paper towels provided. **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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no soap provided at handwash sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, flip top cooler soiled with food debris **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, hood grates soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Mussels stored over ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. 3 new employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water stored in Hand sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored over white freezer.
24-18-4
32
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Lady's room
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture.
29-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Viva La Pasta Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Viva La Pasta Trattoria on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Viva La Pasta Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Viva La Pasta Trattoria.
How does Viva La Pasta Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Viva La Pasta Trattoria most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Viva La Pasta Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Viva La Pasta Trattoria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Viva La Pasta Trattoria 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 Viva La Pasta Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Viva La Pasta Trattoria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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