VINCENTS RISTORANTE AND PIZZERIA
510 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-569-4333
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and pipe
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk bin in storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water, operator turned on water
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored next to dry slices on cooks line. Employee moved
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour bin.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in back storage room. Employee moved
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms over soup in walk in. Employee moved
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs observed at 54f. Above chill line. Manager threw away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Servers area hand sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Front pizza area hand sink used to store scrubbers. Laundry hamper blocked hand sink next to dishwasher. Employee moved
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over sauce in walk in Unwashed tomatoes over 1000 island dressing
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Informed manager
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining cooked chicken on cooks line. Cook removed
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken over water in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
Stored food not covered. Meatballs in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over soup over walk in
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp. On cook lines reach in cooler
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/ Elaine and Vincent
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. All certificates expired 8/12/24.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs container in walk in cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Pot of tomato sauce in walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored in hallway on floor
Stored food not covered. Pot of Tomato sauce in walk in cooler
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat soups in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp found at 46°. Employee added ice to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrubbies and soap bucket in front sink
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between wall and pvc pipe by salad cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice bin lid has crack
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar and salt bulk bins
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in back room
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver To go containers not inverted on cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting out slacking at room temperature. Advised manager to move to cooler. Was moved to cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm, advised to remake. Now reading100ppm
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (118F - Hot Holding), suggest rapid reheat on marinara sauce
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of using as dump sink at pizza counter Dish pit hand sink storage of cups and scrubies
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler salad station
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in hallway back by walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted or protected
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), add chlorine retested at 100ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled spray bottle with water in at pizza bar
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.