Vics Pizza & Pub

1140 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Vics Pizza & Pub has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up five times.

Restaurants in Sebastian average 77, so Vics Pizza & Pub is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/ Maria. Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Manager has only taken half the test. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket under counter reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/ Maria. Warning** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top soda syrup **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket salad make table
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket under counter reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken walk in freezer
08B-12-5
64
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket 3 door reach in cooler
23-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza for slices. No time mark. Just made pizza **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No strips for chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop blue cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of microwaves
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse with dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in make table coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese found at 46° since 11:30am, found at 2pm. Advised operator to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles containing degreaser not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets on pizza dough cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on wire rack not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored under equipment **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza dough cooler as well as drawer coolers **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza dough cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above wire rack by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers with no label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door broken by walk in freezer
14-11-5
52
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Provided for new employee and expired CFM. Both signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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/ one of two food managers has expired certificate, Tina expired on 6/21/22.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue under equipment and on sides at microwaves and coolers. Under steam-well table at shelf.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor and under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters and ansel pipes over cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers interiors and cooler drawers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with electric outlet and inside door at walk in cooler. Sides of walls at cook line.
36-27-5
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas at cook line at room temperature for 1 hour. Reviewed and updated written procedures. Time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109/110 and sausage 107/111f in steam well, unit not turned up. Manager turned unit up. Reheated both to 168/172f to hot hold over 135f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shell clams in walk in cooler. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked marinara sauce, cooked chicken sauce over 24 hours. All dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of chicken. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on soiled sheet pans. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Proofing cabinet.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine. Bleach added to 100 ppm. 0 ppm chlorine. Bleach added to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vics Pizza & Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vics Pizza & Pub on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vics Pizza & Pub?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vics Pizza & Pub.

How does Vics Pizza & Pub compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?

Vics Pizza & Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebastian average of 77.

Has Vics Pizza & Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vics Pizza & Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vics Pizza & Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vics Pizza & Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vics Pizza & Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.