VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL
3155 CANAL RD, Lake Wales FL 33898 · 863.439.6470
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $750
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016036651 | Aug 2, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | $450 |
| 3--2016040878 | Aug 23, 2016 | Dec 2, 2016 | $300 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over peppers. Operator removed eggs.
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 grits operator removed scoop from the grits meal.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Veronica Peck manager in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters cook line where stove is located
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach new test 100ppm.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Ranch sauce container See stop sale.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy on cook line 112F. Operator stirred gravy temp became 125F. operator guided to get temperature 165F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats and sauces in walk-in cooler
Stored food not covered. Corn beef hash in walk in cooler Operator placed cover top of corn beef hash.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Oil boxes on the floor next to the fryer. Operator removed oil from the floor.
Interior of microwave plate has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave on back porch area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap.
Light not functioning. Above grill, men's restroom, and three compartment sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. On back porch. Microwave equipment
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.