THE VINEYARD TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA
250 APOLLO BEACH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Manager secured at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in dry storage room.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of portion cups on floor in dry storage room.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 44 F in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager placing on ice. Repeat Violation
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Merlin Calero.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Near back door. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 7 live flies under dish machine 10 live flies on containers in storage Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 7 flies near containers 3 flies on wall going towards dry storage. Operator began removing flies and sanitizing areas. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: 5 live flies on shelf with containers 1 live roach on the outside of chest freezer. Operator removed all and sanitized areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: 1 live fly on shelf Operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 7 live flies under dish machine 10 live flies on containers in storage Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 7 flies near containers 3 flies on wall going towards dry storage. Operator began removing flies and sanitizing areas. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: 5 live flies on shelf with containers 1 live roach on the outside of chest freezer. Operator removed all and sanitized areas. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 7 live flies under dish machine 10 live flies on containers in storage Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 7 flies near containers 3 flies on wall going towards dry storage. Operator began removing flies and sanitizing areas. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 7 live flies under dish machine 10 live flies on containers in storage Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near liquor closet 1 dead roach under high chair 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink Operator removed and sanitized areas Admin Complaint
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage room. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 99 F. Operator emptied water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F, meatballs 54 F, sausage 48 F, in reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm establishment is not using dish machine at the time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven door handle.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 88 F. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go boxes on floor near soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in handwash sink next to prep sink.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna 49 F, fish 50 F in walk in cooler, operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 Compartment 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. Lasagna and pasta not date marked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wine glasses at bar.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Chest freezer outside with desserts, operator brought in food at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 82 F.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line.
- 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F- retemp 40 F on counter. Pasta 48 F, potato salad 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler not date marked.
- 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink near dish machine.
- 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. Lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under prep table. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).