Vincents Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Vincents Italian Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Mount Dora facility scores 69, putting Vincents Italian Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer over Salt and sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepped in prep area.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright white freezer gasket at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Total number says 124 but establishment has 176.
51-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in coolers. Reach in coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Romaine heats over cut lettuce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Wall tiles at cook line Wall tiles at steam table.
36-17-5
43
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dish rack in the kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in freezer at cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over cook beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook linesoiled. Wall next to upright glass door cooler. Wall by soda area in back dry storage Wall by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
29-11-4
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Tea urns at frink station. - in use green cutting board in prep - elastic slicer - Mixer head - fryer baskets
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - service area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - service area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - several bottles of spray cleaner store on prep tables throughout the kitchen area. - sanitizer stored on shelf above pizza station. - rubbing alcohol stored next to oil on bottom shelf at the prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Medicine stored above cooks line. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); breaded egg plant (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to salad station **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - all deli meats and sliced cheese in walk-in cooler. - several pizza item not date marked at pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - Wrong expiration **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer in prep area - mixer head -White cutting board on salad station. Interior of fryers and fry baskets. -pizza screens. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to salad station used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee purse stored on prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Foods stored directly on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - under fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms and lettuce stored over ready to foods in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - black substance on Walls around freezer door. -wall behind dish machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar and corn meal in prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray can of raid stored next to soufflé cups under silverware storage container.
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on at wine sta. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Mixer head Yellow and green cutting boards White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Backdoor open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green and yellow cutting boards in prep area in back area.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad station in kitchen area. True Glass door cooling unit. Pizza station Cooling units on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hans sink at salad station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind Dish machine and 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vincents Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vincents Italian Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vincents Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vincents Italian Restaurant.
How does Vincents Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Vincents Italian Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Vincents Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vincents Italian Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vincents Italian Restaurant 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 Vincents Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vincents Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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