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VINES BY THE H

7533 W SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-668-4220

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810514
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017026614Apr 20, 2017Aug 4, 2017$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seabass ceviche Oysters Tuna carpaccio
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 21, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator did not have parasite destruction for tuna
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat feta cheese in walk in cooler, operator moved to proper hierarchy
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seabass ceviche Oysters Tuna carpaccio
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator, operator printed out and posted
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled. Operator correctly labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cake flour in back prep area
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line in standing water 72F
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath cutting boards on cooks line
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzles soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at ice machine by office and by ice machine in beverage station area.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing in prep area by walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar sink and beverage station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning on exhaust hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ovens exteriors soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish storage area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Vendor emailed to operator.
High priority/01D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine over 200ppm. Rechecked 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoke salmon and lamb chop not identified on menu served undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mussels and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar sink and beverage station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in beverage station
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At bakery station, in beverage stations, and bar area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen not beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on soda cartons next to ice bin.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef and all ovens has debris build up.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Light not functioning on exhaust hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar sink and beverage drink station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ovens exteriors soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish storage area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cookline
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Bar garnished uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit over cooked chicken.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin at drink station
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice around door area to walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all ovens -turbo chef
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease -hood filters soiled with grease,per chef on schedule to be clean -exterior of oven under turbo chef
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 44f,place in walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin at drink station
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer chicken feet
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice around door area to walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all ovens -turbo chef
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease -hood filters soiled with grease,per chef on schedule to be clean -exterior of oven under turbo chef
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared undercooked beef behind cheese on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryer. Chef moved pan to proper location
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt removed from original container not labeled in kitchen.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory and they posted by host stand. They did have raw item labeled on menu but not the advisory
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Expired 4/21
Intermediate/16-43-4
mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied on cooks line. Chef made a copy of tag and placed on outside of pan
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wire whisk above three compartment sink.
Basic/14-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in servers side station.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning in kitchen hood above range stove.
Basic/36-62-4

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.