LA VITANUOVA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

Name: LA VITANUOVA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Address: 8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 1H, TAMPA, FL, 33604, US
Rating: 0

8502 N ARMENIA AVE STE 1H, TAMPA, FL 33604

License #3919428

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 31, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (emergency-order follow-up)

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LA VITANUOVA SPORTS BAR AND GRILL in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 19 critical, 18 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 31, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on October 29, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on October 31, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[35A-05-4] 2 live roach on wall near back door. 1 live roach on espresso machine. 1 live roach on electrical outlet behind reach in freezer.
[51-16-7] 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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three compartment sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink in womens restroom and the only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided napkins at kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided dish detergent.
[35A-02-8] 3 live flies flying around the kitchen over parsley.
[35A-05-4] 1 live roach in cabinet under microwave. 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cooksline. 4 live roaches on wall behind water cooler in kitchen.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door keeps opened during inspection.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers in outside three-compartments sink with no sanitizer.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Removed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top shelf over prep table at cook line. Removed.
[51-16-7] 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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three-compartments sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in kitchen.
[16-25-5] Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. 3 compartment sink set up outside where mop sink area is. Employee washing dishes at time of inspection.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around the kitchen over parsley. 2 live flies on towel next to beverage reach in cooler.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in cabinet under microwave. 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler on cooksline. 4 live roaches on wall behind water cooler in kitchen.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open at time of inspection.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers in outside three-compartments sink with no sanitiz
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in Handwash sink in kitchen.
[51-16-7] 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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three compartment sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Large sandwich prep cooler: cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); bean sprout (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding).
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands then dried with soiled cloth.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink in womens restroom and the only handwash sink at kitchen. Provided napkins at kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided dish detergent.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor behind large beverage cooler at dining room.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door keeps opened during inspection.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers in outside three-compartments sink with no sanitizer.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in the cabinet under microwave and blenders in kitchen.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employees dried hands with soiled cloth towel at cook line.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned food pans stored on shelves outside at back of the establishment.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top shelf over prep table at cook line. Removed.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies at beverage cooler area in dining room. 1 live fly at front of the dining room.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, placed on gloves without wash hands then engaged to work with food in kitchen.
[51-16-7] 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/. The establishment added ware washing facility and a dry food storage shed outside of the establishment by back door. Observed a three-compartments sink installed at the mop sink location and storage shelves stored with clean food containers outside at the back of the establishment. A locked shed outside with dry pasta and other dry food items per employee.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live lizard in dining room.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Removed.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food employees working at time of inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then handled cooked food without change gloves and wash hands at cook line.