VINHUS RESTAURANT AND GRILL
2201 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 7186002236
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, Rae beef stored a live unwashed green peppers. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022015021 | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. FLIP TOP # 2 // Cooked Peppers and Onions (47F - Heated Cooling ); Cooked Rice (50F - Heated Cooling); Mashed Potatoes (51F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, foods cooked 2 and 3 days ago and held in cooler. Educated operator in proper cooling methods and food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, Raw Beef Ribs stored over cooked lobster bisque in reach in freezer and sliced cheese stored under package s of raw sardines and raw lamb chops. Manager moved raw foods to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Beverage Air reach in cooler, raw bacon stored over heavy cream. Raw bacon was moved to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In flip top cooler, raw marinated chicken breast with bad odor. Per operator, chicken was stored in cooler more than 8 days ago. Chicken was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. FLIP TOP # 2 // Cooked Peppers and Onions (47F - Heated Cooling ); Cooked Rice (50F - Heated Cooling); Mashed Potatoes (51F - Heated Cooling). Per operator, foods cooked 2 and 3 days ago and held in cooler. Educated operator in proper cooling methods and food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, Cooked Pasta; (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods held in reach in cooler, and moved to flip top cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Foods were moved back to reach in cooler,ear to quick chill..
Clams tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date served.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee, hired for approximately 1 week, without signed Employee Health Form. Provided form to operator and firm was signed by employee.
Food stored on floor. Gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager moved oil from floor to.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Loaves of bread stored uncovered in reach in standing freezer in kitchen. Manager placed bread in bag in freezer.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door cooler in back room, Cooked Lamb (47F - Cold Holding). In Traulsen cooler, Cooked Chicken (51F - Cold Holding). In flip top cooler, Cooked Calamari (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today, foods prepared yesterday and held in coolers overnight. Manager discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door cooler in back room, Cooked Lamb (47F - Cold Holding). In Traulsen cooler, Cooked Chicken (51F - Cold Holding). In flip top cooler, Cooked Calamari (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today, foods prepared yesterday and held in coolers overnight. Manager discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
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 poster to manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwashing sink in bar. Employee provided soap at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mousse and créme brûlée prepared on Sunday, 3 days ago, not dated in reach in cooler. Manager dated.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not inverted in rack stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager inverted utensils.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bucket of soap water on prep table near to back area. Manager discarded water and roach. No other roaches seen, dead or alive.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Air pump stored in pan of bagged pasta in back room area. Manager removed air pump.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans stored with water droplets on rack in kitchen. Advised manager to put pans to dry.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor near to back storage room. Manager removed cases from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils stored in water at 82 F on table in kitchen. Manager discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, Rae beef stored a live unwashed green peppers. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, cutting birds soiled with food debris and deep cut marks.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cook line in reach in cooler, table cloth used to cover raw clams. Operator removed In reach in cooler by back door, table cloth used to cover unwashed broccoli and. Operator removed
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. In reach in cooler, tuna in vacuums seal package not removed from package before defrost. Operator said defrosting less than one hour. Removed from package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cellphone stored on cutting boards Tuna on cook line. Operator removed item.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink for wash rinse sanitize.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, unwashed tomatoes stored on same container as raw steaks
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In reach in cooler on cook line, clam tag removed from container before last one used. Chef put tag back with clams
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employees open beverage stored on cutting board. Operator removed beverage
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, raw pork stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved pork to bottom shelf
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not dated either last dater served. Discussed with operator about dating with last date served
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 operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by mop sink blocked with mop head. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink at cook line, battery dead in dispenser.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by mop sink so soap provided. Operator provided soap
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, standing water 89°F with utensils. Operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in back area, raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved raw meat to bottom shelf
Stored food not covered. In reach in white chest freezer, gyro meat not covered. Operator put on lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottle not labeled. Operator labeled oil.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Chlorine ppm 0 Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Found ceiling tile were acoustic tiles and that they were not smooth or cleanable, to correct change ceiling tile to cleanable kitchen approved ceiling tiles.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Found no-covers or proper shielding on the ligthts in the kitchen/storage area. To correct provide cover, shielding or plastic tubes covering lights.
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.