Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
43
Score
Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services' 43 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over raw chicken in single stand up cooler at cook line **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed cilantro wrapped in paper towels for storage **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over fries in 2 door stand up freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. Facility ROP raw meats and freezing. No product name, date or time on product. Per owner only frozen for 1 day. Keeps frozen for 2-3 days Provide special process info **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Single white cutting board at cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 1 door stand up cooler **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 84f at cook line
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks in container at front count, handles not up and no protection from customer contamination
25-06-4
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In-use spatula between pan and griddle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Water turned off per manager due to people using mop sink. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-10-4
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer and stand up one door white freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over black beans in stand up cooler/freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Facility has form but form is not signed by employee. Corrective action taken during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 3 door stand up cooler in back **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink outside. Water turned off per manager due to people using sink. Manager turned water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean container on shelf over 3 bay sink **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer and stand up one door white freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
41
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 51-57f Pasta 47f in reach in cooler overnight per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. black beans (51-57F) Pasta 47f In reach in cooler overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed on 3/15/23 Food manager course taken on 2/25/23 but owner didn't pass the test, she will retake test 60 day time extension approved by Amy Zaleski **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in thank you to go bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs in cooler at front counter, ambient air of cooler 57f, per owner eggs only in cooler for 1 hours. Corrective action to have manager place eggs in cooler in kitchen All other products in cooler are drinks only
03A-03-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200ppm for sanitizing bucket at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Gallon of milk opened on 7/22/22
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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/ For Patricia Ortiz 2/23/17, only two employees and both have food manager certificates
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer has ice build up
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature Guanabana sour soup thawing in bucket with standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at coffee station at front counter not labeled
02D-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services.
How does Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vicky's Latin Food Restaurant & Catering Services is inspected around two times per year on average.
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