Vignetos

1511 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Vignetos 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 78, putting Vignetos on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 7 employees with expired training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Same **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Same **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen - snapper (106F - Hot Holding); butter (96F - Hot Holding). As per operator items held out temperature for approximately 30 minutes. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands without soap. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored directly over tomato sauce. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken cutlets and raw veal cutlets stored in same container. Operator discarded at will. **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - overfilled containers of blanched chicken (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) employee removed excess and stored in cooler. As per employee Items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands at sink next to slicer. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food manipulation and preparation without manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 7 employees with expired training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks in front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets on left wrist while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at pizza station - pizza boxes stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and table by slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
25
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: At the time of callback inspection, shrimp temps at 42F, chicken 50F and scallops 44F. Per operator, items placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer items to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer at dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed stuffed shrimp (48F @ 7:40 - Cooling since 1:30). Item did not cool to 41F with 4 hours, spaghetti (70F @ 7:10- Cooling since 2:00) See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was taken from walk-in cooler and brought to low boy approximately 4:00.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed stuffed shrimp (48F @ 7:40 - Cooling since 1:30). Item did not cool to 41F with 4 hours, See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed sausage (91-155F - Cooking). Operator placed item back in oven. Second temperature 200F.
03C-06-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed spaghetti (70F @ 7:10- Cooling since 2:00.) item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use dry wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -Observed wiping cloth under cutting board across from cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to restaurant ingredients in low boy-cooler at express station. Employee drink stored on prep table next to dish area.
12B-07-4
39
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup at bar soda gun holsters and sinks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar handwashing sink being used as a dump sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed walk-in cooler, Soup, tomato sauce to date marked. Per operator, more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at host stand with blue liquid.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on multiple door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in server reach in, top shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple line cooler gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
05-09-4
43
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50°F - Cold Holding) In flip top cooler, butter sticks were stacked high above container fill line. Operator removed excess and moved to reach-in cooler below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (116°F - Hot Holding) Near steam table, chicken stock was being held at room temperature. Operator reheated chicken stock to 165°F and added chicken stock to hot holding station at above 135°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat ham and breadcrumbs in reach-in cooler next to ice machine. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. 4 tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clams/mussels removed from original container for long-term storage in walk-in cooler.
01C-06-5
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name on cook-line.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vignetos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vignetos on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vignetos?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vignetos.

How does Vignetos compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Vignetos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.

Has Vignetos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vignetos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vignetos 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 Vignetos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vignetos is inspected around three times per year on average.