Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
52
Score
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Scallops in under counter drawer under stove
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef carpaccio plates over marscopone cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) can opener on prep table with meat slicer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean , pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean items shelf across from ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By server beverage station
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several station in the kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bread crumb sifter in bread crumb ingredient bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn/ soiled tin foil used as shelf cover. Under table top hot holding unit on cooks line
14-20-4
52
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meat stored above cooked meat inside walk in cooler on left side rack near door **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. -open gallon of milk inside walk in cooler -open carton of creamer inside bar
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used pair of gloves inside basin of hand sink near dish machine -hand sink next to espresso machine used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -drain line to hand sink next to ice machine
29-07-5
Basic - Rack/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -across from ice machine
14-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -slow drip from faucet at hand sink near wait station at entry to kitchen
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above panini press **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -lexan container with significant damage/disrepair/some duct tape on shelf above dish machine. -manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle for scoop used in bulk flour container resting inside/touching flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Scallops in under counter reach in cooler next to pasta cooker on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp behind portioned cooked lobster in under counter reach in cooler next to pasta cooker on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish machine
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over cases of oil by back door **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line closest to back door
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine in server beverage area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in walk in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ladle in bread crumbs ingredient bin **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
14-09-4
37
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled on sandwich top cooler on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle blue containing toxic substance not labeled at server side station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under counter drawers across from 8 eye oven **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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 in four ingredient bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by soda station in server beverage area.
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vincenzo Cucina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana.
How does Vincenzo Cucina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Vincenzo Cucina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana 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 Vincenzo Cucina Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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