Vincenzo's

3011 W Yamato Rd A11, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Vincenzo's five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Vincenzo's latest score of 67 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked tomato sauces and chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 02/08/2026.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside pizza station cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cans with tomato sauces stored on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Atisa refrigerator.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.

23-03-4

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25 less than 60 days **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water in restroom at 78°f **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at prep area blocked by boxes of tomatoes **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The tank by the front counter not secured **Warning**

51-11-4

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over mozzarella sticks and French fries at chest freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed products in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Observed in display case. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2.5 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses sink and surface sanitizer and only has test strips for quaternary sanitizer.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and or mold like substance.

22-02-4

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints at cookline, Cook put on hair restraints

13-03-4

Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No written form, form emailed

09-04-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer at zero ppm

21-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Aug 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vincenzo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vincenzo's on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vincenzo's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vincenzo's.

How does Vincenzo's compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Vincenzo's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Vincenzo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vincenzo's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vincenzo's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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