VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL located in LAKE WALES has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

3155 CANAL RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13556734

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

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 grits operator removed scoop from the grits meal. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over peppers. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

10/28/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13556311

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10951214

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters cook line where stove is located Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Veronica Peck manager in charge. Warning

1/14/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8889145

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn beef hash in walk in cooler Operator placed cover top of corn beef hash. Corrected On-Site
22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach new test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Ranch sauce container See stop sale.
03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy on cook line 112F. Operator stirred gravy temp became 125F. operator guided to get temperature 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Meats and sauces in walk-in cooler

9/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8746781

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes on the floor next to the fryer. Operator removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave plate has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate. Corrected On-Site

2/15/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8543346

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave on back porch area. Repeat Violation

11/2/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8363836

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill , men's restroom, and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. On back porch. Microwave equipment
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site