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PAPA VITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate PAPA VITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT in CAPE CANAVERAL has 9 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

6200 N ATLANTIC AVE #4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13497488

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. No covers on some foods in holding areas of reach-in coolers. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced source container 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used a dump sink behind the bar. Ice in well.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink behind bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates have wrong expiration dates and are missing proctor signatures and number.

11/21/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13554919

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13497051

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: One time extension **Time Extended**

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10928427

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in new storage unit does not fully close under own weight
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over single service items in new storage unit
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom in new storage unit
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for deli ham. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by employees. New storage unit
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in new dry storage unit Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. Spray hose below flood rim of sink Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New storage unit
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over adjacent unit and is using as storage space. All textures need to be updated Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Most recent employee has not signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New storage unit does Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5: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. Missing for Michael

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8873157

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior of ice bin at soda machine is soiled Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for full pan is cracked. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed with ice machine Corrected On-Site

8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8733099

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in shed are not stored inverted in between uses
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In shed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Garlic knots on bottom shelf in kitchen. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored on shelf over cooked chicken. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink hangs below the flood rim of sink Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop at pizza make line ricotta (63F - Cold Holding)
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In shed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In shed Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5: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. Multiple missing. Operator stated that they may be with another manager offsite

1/19/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8454273

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans in dry storage shed stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below flood rim

7/26/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8454047

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8354597

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In walk in cooler. Unwashed produce and Cooked noodles in covered container on shelf beneath dripping condenser fan. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs in pitcher of chlorine water on countertop next to steamwell. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of salad reach in cooler and main reach in cooler across from pizza oven. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (60F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (56F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site