VICENTE'S PIZZERIA #1
17043 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33157 · 7729710343
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (111 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator started to reheat the product.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread. Employee placed eggs at the bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the employee bathroom. Employee provided paper towels.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken wings inside the reach in cooler improperly date marked. Employee was advised how to date mark food.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen are.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employee discarded it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in food preparation area.Employee removed it.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach I. Cooler cooked more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Also observed rice pudding not date marked at the front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled dust. Observed by the AC vents.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling soiked by the AC vent.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored in the oven door handle.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles through kitchen not smooth.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). The chlorine was finished. The operator was informed that she need to set up the three compartment sink to sanitize the utensils and containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (111 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker preparation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator started to reheat the product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dish inside of the hand wash sink front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked tempura not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hrs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area.
Clean dishes, utensils stored in dirty drawer or rack located n front of stove.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 113°F. Operator started to reheat the water.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in cooler preparation area and shelves next to water heater.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook at kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, cooler at cook line.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water at 105F, employee turned on the pot to heat up the water.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.