VITA OSTERIA ITALIANA
1040 ALTON ROAD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on the floor at the bar.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing her hands.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu. As per the cook it is served raw. The manager put an asterisk next to the item with a pen on each menu. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and kitchen areas
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Being used to dry towels moved to other area Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-cooler at preparation area in disrepair. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach-cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar with shot glasses inside. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities form via email. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 397-8624
Website: https://www.restauranttre.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(377 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
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✓ Store
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025