Vines Grille & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
35
Score
Vines Grille & Wine Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Vines Grille & Wine Bar's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator did not have parasite destruction for tuna **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat feta cheese in walk in cooler , operator moved to proper hierarchy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seabass ceviche Oysters Tuna carpaccio **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator , operator printed out and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled. Operator correctly labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line in standing water 72F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath cutting boards on cooks line **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cake flour in back prep area **Warning**
14-01-5
35
Dec 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzles soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in prep area by walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at ice machine by office and by ice machine in beverage station area.
51-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar sink and beverage station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning on exhaust hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ovens exteriors soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 44f,place in walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -tuna **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer chicken feet **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice around door area to walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all ovens -turbo chef **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease -hood filters soiled with grease ,per chef on schedule to be clean -exterior of oven under turbo chef **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin at drink station **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda gun at bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Snapper ceviche. Prime steak tartare - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: 59 day callback for menu item notification. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back door air curtain with dust build up. Bottom of reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents above ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
70
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bags for ice on top of fish. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Both soda gun at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. In bottom of reach in cooler. Fan on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic Cambro and metal pans. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line has oil build up. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vines Grille & Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vines Grille & Wine Bar on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vines Grille & Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vines Grille & Wine Bar.
How does Vines Grille & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Vines Grille & Wine Bar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Vines Grille & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vines Grille & Wine Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vines Grille & Wine Bar 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 Vines Grille & Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vines Grille & Wine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants