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Vincenzos Pastaria

16520 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Vincenzos Pastaria has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

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

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Vincenzos Pastaria on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided operator with sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease on fryer baskets.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside crevice underneath slicer.
23-03-4
64
Jul 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pepper strips dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Educated operator on importance of cleaning inside dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator placed boxes off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Observed open ham and American cheese not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
78
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vent in hallway near restrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dishwash areas.
36-37-5
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of air drying. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils not stored in same direction with handles presented first. Spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
78
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vincenzos Pastaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vincenzos Pastaria on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vincenzos Pastaria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vincenzos Pastaria.

How does Vincenzos Pastaria compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Vincenzos Pastaria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Vincenzos Pastaria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vincenzos Pastaria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vincenzos Pastaria 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 Vincenzos Pastaria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vincenzos Pastaria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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