VINNY'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
5306 HOLMES BLVD STE 500, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941.773.6957
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter display cooler: Ricotta cheese pie (60F - Cold Holding); Tiramisu (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with soil and dried food debris. Operator started cleaning slicer during inspection. Observed mixer head on food predation table a gross from front counters with soil and dried food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station in kitchen with cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under dry storage rack. Observed 1 dead roach in corner under food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Stored food not covered. Observed natural casings in salt water in walk in cooler without a cover. Operator covered product.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung wet mop to dry.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer on counter near front counter with dried food debris and flour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing off pizza cutter in handwashing sink in pizza area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food pr table near front counter next to seasonings. Operator removed beverage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in standing water in dish area.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in pasta. Operator removed container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed the dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched over to his quaternary triple sink and measured at 200ppm. Operator also called a service man.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked vegetables in the standing reach in cooler of the warewashing area. Operator removed the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter display cooler: Ricotta cheese pie (60F - Cold Holding); Tiramisu (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the front counter hand wash sink. Operator put more soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of sugar. Operator disposed of the bowl. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Female restroom out of order. Operator said restroom is in process of being repaired.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on plastic containers on dry storage rack in dish room. Operator began to clean off old labels.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dietary supplement stored on shelf directly above coffee machine at front counter. Operator moved dietary supplement.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling dirty dishes then handle trays of food with out washing hands and changing gloves. Advised employee of proper hand washing procedure, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cannoli Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (50F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stated items had been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plant in employee hand wash sink in pizza station. Operator removed plant.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in dishwash room reach in cooler cooked pasta, meatballs, marinara sauce, scampi sauce not date marked. Operator stated items were made 1 day ago. Advised operator items held more than 24 hrs in cooler must be date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cannoli cream, ricotta cheese mix, prepared meals of chicken parm, eggplant parm, meatballs, manicotti, veal parm, cavatelli, stuffed shells, lasagna not date marked. Operator states items were made 1 day ago. Advised operator items held in cooler more than 24 hrs must be date marked.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Female restroom out of order. Operator said restroom is in process of being repaired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in container of sugar under from counter. Operator discarded container of sugar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in dish room. Operator removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on dry storage shelf wet nesting. Operator removed bins to sanitize and dry.
Food stored on floor. Box of canned peppers stored on floor near front counter. Operator moved box to shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in walk in cooler prepared meals of chicken parm, eggplant parm, meatballs, manicotti, veal parm, cavatelli, stuffed shells, lasagna not labeled as per food code regulations.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on plastic containers on dry storage rack in dish room. Operator began to clean off old labels.
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