VINOY LOTTIE
501 FIFTH AVE NE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 813.870.2700
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display cabinet: cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); quiche (52F - Cold Holding) temps taken at 9:45 am. Manager pulled items back into reach in cooler in rear preparation area.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat salads in reach in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked menu item. Manager marked menu item.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for cold smoked salmon. Inspector emailed consumer advisory. Manager printed and listed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles stored above prep table. Chef removed.
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. Overnight oaks, yogurt parfait and cut melons prepared and packaged on site lacks labeling information.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in rear prep area not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Coffee filters not protected in rear prep area. Manager stored correctly.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. B00079720 and B00079690 expired on 08/10/2024.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on the menu.
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. Yogurt parfait and overnight oaks packaged and sold on site for self service lacking labeling information.
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine is not working at the time of this inspection. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 100 ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front display cabinet: cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); quiche (52F - Cold Holding) temps taken at 9:45 am. Manager pulled items back into reach in cooler in rear preparation area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear prep area area was blocked by trash cans. Manager removed trash cans.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified on the menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter. Employee replaced.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for cold smoked salmon.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in rear prep room not inverted for protection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in rear prep area has built up food debris.
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. Yogurt parfait and overnight oaks packaged and sold on site for self service lacking labeling information.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign in rear preparation area hand wash sink and hand wash sink behind front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in rear prep area are not covered for protection.
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