DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE VICO

3496 N OCEAN BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771503

  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Upstairs - A/C unit dripping into collection container on top of chest freezer.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Upstairs ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline - 1. in use knife between flip top and prep table. 2. in use knife stored under tabletop steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of the 3 cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above entrance to walk in cooler.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline - tall US Refrigeration unit.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side cookline flip top. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and octopus thawing in countertop in back prep area. Operator moved to walk in to continue thawing process. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Right cookline flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands in proper sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef and salmon carpaccio. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Several employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771450

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator placed tag back in original container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596044

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a total of four (4) signs missing between kitchen and bar hand wash sinks.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in 3 locations.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at west side of bar handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595888

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385579

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Expo area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked eggplant in right side cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 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 handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not useable at food preparation/dishwashing area. "Out of order" sign on Handsink next to downstairs triple sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. 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. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees began filling out during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Walk in cooler - Mashed potatoes and lasagne - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning