VINEYARD TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA
250 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813-645-2119
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024054695 | Jul 10, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024050065 | Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 6, 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
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
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Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of aluminum pans on floor in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled near dish area.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 fish in reach in cooler under cook top.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of oil on hand wash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near cook line. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee eating prepping food with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood holding up microwave on cook line.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 44 F in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager placing on ice.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Merlin Calero.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar. Manager secured at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in dry storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of portion cups on floor in dry storage room.
Jul 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen.
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen.
Jul 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen.
Jul 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen.
Jul 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies near back door hallways 3 live flies in dry storage room 2 live flies in dining area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 44 F, meatballs 54 F, sausage 48 F, in reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Operator placed items on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair through out kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near liquor closet 1 dead roach under high chair 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink Operator removed and sanitized areas
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone above prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 99 F. Operator emptied water at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler across from pizza oven.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna 49 F, fish 50 F in walk in cooler, operator placed items on ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and pasta not date marked in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in salt.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm establishment is not using dish machine at the time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 88 F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go boxes on floor near soda machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in handwash sink next to prep sink.
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F- retemp 40 F on counter. Pasta 48 F, potato salad 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator added ice.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler not date marked.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink near dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wine glasses at bar.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
Food stored outside. Chest freezer outside with desserts, operator brought in food at time of inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 82 F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line.
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.