Bistro Vittoria Trattoria
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bistro Vittoria Trattoria nine times, with records going back to 2022. Bistro Vittoria Trattoria was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Bistro Vittoria Trattoria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator cracked raw shell eggs and then handed single serve container without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in padela reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water temperature 69F at front counter Observed scoop and spoon stored in standing water temperature 68F on counter between flip top coolers
10-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on true two door reach in torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over shredded cheddar cheese not all commercially packaged in Frigidaire reach in freezer, operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut cilantro and parsley and prepackaged chicken sandwiches Pamela reach in. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on the table between flip top cooler out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed raw shell eggs in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed squeeze bottles ranch dressing (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding) on cook line table at room temperature.Per operator held out temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prep today.Operator stored squeeze bottles in container of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left door torn gasket on true reach in. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs hanging on oven door handle
10-20-4
50
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance degreaser not labeled. On counter opposite three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left door of true reach in. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station in use utensils stored in standing water temperature 72F. Operator empty. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over pork bacon in padela reach in cooler. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled located by 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn left gasket on left door of true 2 door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Operator unable to provide.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of rice and tomato purée on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoons in standing water. Operator poured water out of container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Main kitchen utensils storage shelf- observed clean service spoons food contact surfaces touching hand dolly.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen utensils storage rack- observed pots being stored not inverted.
24-05-4
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station heat lamp- observed chicken tenders temperature ranges 110-120 degrees F. Operator reheated chicken tenders to 169 degrees F and placed under heat lamp for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen utensils storage shelf at 3 compartment sink- observed all clean service utensils being stored inside containers with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at 2 compartment sink- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at cold holding unit- observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth. -Front counter at coffee machine- observed wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken stored in refrigerator. Per operator, chicken was cooked on 07(20/2022. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored in refrigerator. Per operator, milk was open on 07/18/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup inside mop sink due to water constantly leaking from pipe.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Vittoria Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Vittoria Trattoria on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Vittoria Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bistro Vittoria Trattoria.
How does Bistro Vittoria Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Bistro Vittoria Trattoria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Bistro Vittoria Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bistro Vittoria Trattoria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro Vittoria Trattoria 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 Bistro Vittoria Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Vittoria Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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