VINCENZO'S CUCINA
3787 PALM VALLEY RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Frontline women's restroom door open. Closed by manger.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanisms on women's restroom door.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing , broken ceiling tiles. Above oven. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover. By oven drain.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty ceiling attachments. Kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Faded chemical spray bottle . Glass cleaner. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in cooler in kitchen near side entrance to kitchen from front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor in front of keg reach in cooler at bar area. 1 dead roach in bathroom by office in back of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: No dead roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one dead roach on floor next to kitchen entrance. Person in charge cleaned up and removed dead roach. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on gasket of reach in cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen. Approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind pizza ovens on cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one live roach on wall behind cook line near back door hand wash sink. Roach crawled behind cove molding at wall. Observed one live roach at triple sink on underside of sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in cooler in kitchen near side entrance to kitchen from front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor in front of keg reach in cooler at bar area. 1 dead roach in bathroom by office in back of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: No dead roaches observed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on gasket of reach in cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen. Approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind pizza ovens on cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed one live roach on wall behind cook line near back door hand wash sink. Roach crawled behind cove molding at wall. Observed one live roach at triple sink on underside of sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in cooler in kitchen near side entrance to kitchen from front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor in front of keg reach in cooler at bar area. 1 dead roach in bathroom by office in back of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 dead roach on flip top lid of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, operator cleaned up and discarded roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on gasket of reach in cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen. Approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind pizza ovens on cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: 1 live roach on wall behind cook line in kitchen, operator killed and cleaned up roach. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by reach in cooler in kitchen near side entrance to kitchen from front counter. 2 dead roaches in floor in front of keg reach in cooler at bar area. 1 dead roach in bathroom by office in back of establishment. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen, storage area, and bar area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinara in walk in cooler. Bag in box soda and cooking by large mixer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen on make line and prep area. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at bar. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions, box of cucumbers, and bag of celery stored over bus tubs of shredded cheese in walk in cooler, all items rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on gasket of reach in cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen. Approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind pizza ovens on cook line in kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (54F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, per employee cooler was turned on and items placed inside at same time approximately 30 minutes prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on rack facing cutting board and spices on cook line, per employee it is all purpose cleaner, bottle moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical bottles and utensils in hand wash sink by dish machine, items moved. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing fresh garlic in oil mixture held on time control with pizza slices on written procedures. Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on site, expired 8/19/2024
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid hanging on rack facing cutting board and spices on cook line, per employee it is all purpose cleaner, bottle moved.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) sitting out next to to cooler near pizza oven in kitchen, per employee garlic has been sitting out for approximately 2 hours, garlic placed back in cooler. shredded mozzarella cheese (66F - Cold Holding) sitting out in pan attached to small flattop grill in kitchen, per employee cheese has been sitting out less then 2 hours, cheese placed in reach in cooler. cooked pasta (44F,45F,45F - Cold Holding) double panned in flip top reach in cooler near per employee lid was consistently open for less then 2 hours, double pans removed. sausage (55F - Cold Holding); cooked green peppers and onions (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (60F,54F,54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (61F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers surrounding pizza oven, per employee doors have been consistently open for 2 hours, temperature of coolers turned down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Pizza sauces 61F,51F, shredded cheese 57F,59F, sausage 51F,55F, fresh garlic in oil 64F, ricotta cheese 57F. All items in 2 reach in coolers around pizza oven in kitchen, per operator all items where pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, they have scheduled maintenance for their coolers and should be fixed within a week. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in dish area near dish washer has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: 7 day callback from original inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one is able to find any manager certification for any employee during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of cooking oil under oven in kitchen. Bucket of Crisco in walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in establishment.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Two employees in kitchen touching hair with bare hands then continuing to handle clean equipment and make food orders without washing hands between tasks.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) sitting out next to to cooler near pizza oven in kitchen, per employee garlic has been sitting out for approximately 2 hours, garlic placed back in cooler. shredded mozzarella cheese (66F - Cold Holding) sitting out in pan attached to small flattop grill in kitchen, per employee cheese has been sitting out less then 2 hours, cheese placed in reach in cooler. cooked pasta (44F,45F,45F - Cold Holding) double panned in flip top reach in cooler near per employee lid was consistently open for less then 2 hours, double pans removed. sausage (55F - Cold Holding); cooked green peppers and onions (60F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (60F,54F,54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (61F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers surrounding pizza oven, per employee doors have been consistently open for 2 hours, temperature of coolers turned down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelves over reach in cooler in kitchen, bottle removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in dish area near dish washer has been removed. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No one is able to find any manager certification for any employee during inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee's bathroom.
- 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. 2 employees in kitchen is not able to find any certification.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza slices on time control but does not have any written procedures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).