Vivo Italian Kitchen

6000 Universal Studio Blv, Orlando, FL 32819

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Vivo Italian Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Vivo Italian Kitchen's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw plates of carpaccio over sauces in reach in cooler on front line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice ice machine Installed 9/24

29-28-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By fryer

36-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives on clean item shelf

25-06-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over beverage area.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Blanched asparagus with rubber band in pan on cooks line Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over ready eat liquid eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bar reach in coolers.

14-33-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bottles on speed well at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef Carpaco on the menu They printed correct menus during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wood pizza peels on cooks line Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-10-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks on silverware station in dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered Pasta in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Feb 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

01C-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean dishes in dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups and lids by the bar **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Top rack on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden pizza piles cracked Spatula handle melted and not smooth and cleanable Managers discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Half and half 1/2 gallon. Dated 11/8 in walk in cooler

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half 1/2 gallon. Dated 11/8 in walk in cooler

02C-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of oven

23-03-4

Basic - Two white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vivo Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vivo Italian Kitchen on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vivo Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vivo Italian Kitchen.

How does Vivo Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Vivo Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Vivo Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vivo Italian Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vivo Italian Kitchen 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 Vivo Italian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vivo Italian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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