VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA
8255 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-745-4030
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019035427 | Jun 4, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2019001038 | Oct 22, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth used to hold raw scallops in reach in cooler, operator removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna hot holding at 125F operator reheated to 165F in oven
Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cooks line
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By coffee station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottles opened on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer where desserts are located next to prep table
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Scallops in under counter drawer under stove
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef carpaccio plates over marscopone cheese in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) can opener on prep table with meat slicer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By server beverage station
Clean, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean items shelf across from ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several station in the kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bread crumb sifter in bread crumb ingredient bin
Ripped/worn/ soiled tin foil used as shelf cover. Under table top hot holding unit on cooks line
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting board on cooks line 2) soda gun at the bar- (Corrected on Site)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line closest to stove
Spray bottle containing 1)clear toxic substance not labeled under beverage counter 2) blue toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf by back door
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By three comp sink 77F By ice machine 77F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under small prep table on cooks line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between small prep table and sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)White Cutting boards on cooks line 2) white cutting board at the bar
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed 9/23 at ice machine Replaced during inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) Next to ice machine 76F 2) Outside of dish room 73F
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating by dish washer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bread crumbs container
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meat stored above cooked meat inside walk in cooler on left side rack near door
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open gallon of milk inside walk in cooler -open carton of creamer inside bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used pair of gloves inside basin of hand sink near dish machine -hand sink next to espresso machine used as dump sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above panini press
Equipment in poor repair. -lexan container with significant damage/disrepair/some duct tape on shelf above dish machine. -manager discarded
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle for scoop used in bulk flour container resting inside/touching flour.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -drain line to hand sink next to ice machine
Rack/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -across from ice machine
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -slow drip from faucet at hand sink near wait station at entry to kitchen
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Scallops in under counter reach in cooler next to pasta cooker on cooks line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp behind portioned cooked lobster in under counter reach in cooler next to pasta cooker on cooks line
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish machine
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over cases of oil by back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line closest to back door
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine in server beverage area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ladle in bread crumbs ingredient bin
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in 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.