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VINZO'S ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA

1006 SR 436, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407-331-9090

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904477
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind Alfredo sauce in lowboy on cook's line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind Alfredo sauce in lowboy on cook's line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - large spoon stored in hand sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. - 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4
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Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on white freezer next to cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use pizza paddle stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. - light out over cooking equipment.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on white whirlpool freezer next to flat top grill.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -white freezer next to cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate10 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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. -grace -read and filled out form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Khaled
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above cooking area in kitchen soiled with accumulation dust -ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust -ceiling tile above walk in freezer pipe into wall soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -left corner of storage shelf above prep table across fro, pizza oven
Basic/14-71-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -kitchen employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. -white reach in freezer gaskets torn and soiled
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. -cases of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer -cream filling stored on floor in walk in freezer -boxed oil stored on floor outside of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to door frame around rear exterior door
Basic/36-24-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -walls and ceiling above and surrounding pizza oven
Basic/36-68-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink next to dough mixer
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -pizza station reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris -storage shelving above prep table across from pizza oven soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around hood system soiled with dust
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above walk in entrance
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door by POS
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. -0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above walk in entrance
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving above dough mixer soiled with accumulation of dust
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door by POS
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -semolina not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 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. - 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelves storing clean plates and bowls rusted - bottom shelf of prep tables
Intermediate/22-31-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - dishwasher machine doors soiled
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - shelves over cook line prep table - wall mounted fan at pizza station
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - marinara sauce (135f-145f - Hot Holding). Manager states less than an hour in hot hold unit. Chef put back on stove for further reheat. Final reheat for hot holding temp 186f
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - light buildup
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4
Ceiling tile missing. - over cookline hood system - over pizza oven hood system
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean plates and bowls on storage rack
Basic/24-05-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - bottom shelf of prep table
Basic/23-03-4

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.