Chez Vincent
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
67
Score
Chez Vincent has been inspected nine times since 2022. Chez Vincent was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Chez Vincent's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects under hand wash sink at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled with debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves soiled at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects under hand wash sink at bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over RTE at cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment at cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled with debris **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves soiled at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By entrance to kitchen and downstairs at server station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of ice machine and all kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks downstairs by walk in drink cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, sliced cheese, and sliced tomatoes 46-50f per operator in reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator had an extra bottle in office. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By entrance to kitchen and downstairs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided form to manager on duty. Manager had employees acknowledge and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks downstairs by walk in drink cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All chest reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By entrance to kitchen and downstairs at server station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of ice machine and all kitchen equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
35
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Lamb and beef stored in the same container at reach in cooler at cooks line.Operator separated items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over sauces in reach in freezer next to door leading into kitchen
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark,per operator it has been open over 24 hours
02C-03-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor across from dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour and seasoning with no cover at cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler where the vegetables are stored has some debris
22-16-4
58
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy whipping cream in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon in reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags with no last date served
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two chest of freezers in kitchen have ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - 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 direct contact with flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chez Vincent last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chez Vincent on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chez Vincent?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chez Vincent.
How does Chez Vincent compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Chez Vincent most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Chez Vincent's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chez Vincent have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chez Vincent means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chez Vincent inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Vincent is inspected around three times per year on average.
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