VINCENTS BISTRO
6405 S DIXIE HWY STE 101, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.335.3871
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed to employee on site
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near front counter used to store coffee prep tools and discard food waste. Items removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit located by walk in cooler. Digital thermometer shows inaccurate internal temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Rilletes held in reduced oxygen packaging at front display cooler. Per employee, items were packaged less than 24 hours ago. Packaging lacking production time and date.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for manager Mr. Gautam R Mehta dated 07/19/2019 expired on 07/19/2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificates available. All are copied certificates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2023. Current license not available upon request.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was sweeping in back room then put on gloves to prepare sandwiches. Stopped and explained him. He washed hands and put on new gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for manager Mr. Gautam R Mehta dated 07/19/2019 expired on 07/19/2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificates available. All are copied certificates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 12/01/2023. Current license not available upon request.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Emailed to employee on site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
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.