VINNIES BY THE SEA
106 COMMERICAL BLVD, Lauderdale-By-The-Se FL 33308 · 954 772 8111
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 0ppm. Reviewed proper procedures. Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee swept floor then entered walk in and handled food items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employees washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - right flip top - raw chicken (49-50F); raw fish (49-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to quick chill. 2. Walk in cooler - milk (46F); cream cheese (46F); raw chicken (46F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Per operator delivery earlier today. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags at front counter - per operator sold yesterday and day before - reviewed proper procedures and operator date marked.
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 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. No food handler certificates available. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator and reviewed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed to clean.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server used cellphone at expo station then grabbed prepared food dishes for customers order. Reviewed proper hand washing.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand washing sink used as storage for fryer strainer. Prep area hand washing sink used as storage for plastic container. Operator stored properly.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease, dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to microwave
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -Cookline reach in cooler gaskets
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee touched raw chicken with bare hand then put on gloves to finish placing food on grill. Reviewed handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Walk in cooler; raw veal over raw fish on speed rack. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cookline hand washing sink blocked by prep table
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cookline hand washing sink used as storage for fryer baskets
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Employee bag on container of sugar at prep area. Operator stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cookline reach in cooler gaskets
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Scoop handle in contact with food. -Prep area; Bulk flour Operator stored properly.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oysters tags
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in kitchen.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Prep area Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands with soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw oysters stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by equipment and trash can. Operator made accessible.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection.
Prep area Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. 2 bars. Operator stored properly.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection.
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. 7 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
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.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee properly washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook entered kitchen, put on gloves and proceeded to handle food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands and put on gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All bar soda guns.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection.
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. 7 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
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.
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.