Vinny's Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Vinny's Italian Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Vinny's Italian Kitchen's latest score of 74 falls below the Holmes Beach average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with soil and dried food debris. Operator started cleaning slicer during inspection. Observed mixer head on food predation table a gross from front counters with soil and dried food debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on 2 door flip top make station in kitchen with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under dry storage rack. Observed 1 dead roach in corner under food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed natural casings in salt water in walk in cooler without a cover. Operator covered product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer on counter near front counter with dried food debris and flour.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing off pizza cutter in handwashing sink in pizza area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food pr table near front counter next to seasonings. Operator removed beverage.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in standing water in dish area.
42-01-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in pasta. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Establishment has not submitted a HACCP PLAN. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Female restroom out of order. Operator said restroom is in process of being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on plastic containers on dry storage rack in dish room. Operator began to clean off old labels. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling dirty dishes then handle trays of food with out washing hands and changing gloves. Advised employee of proper hand washing procedure, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dietary supplement stored on shelf directly above coffee machine at front counter. Operator moved dietary supplement. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cannoli Cream (45F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (50F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stated items had been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plant in employee hand wash sink in pizza station. Operator removed plant. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cured meats and cheeses done on premises with no HACCP plan. Provided operator with information to obtain plan to submit for approval. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in dishwash room reach in cooler cooked pasta, meatballs, marinara sauce, scampi sauce not date marked. Operator stated items were made 1 day ago. Advised operator items held more than 24 hrs in cooler must be date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cannoli cream, ricotta cheese mix, prepared meals of chicken parm, eggplant parm, meatballs, manicotti, veal parm, cavatelli, stuffed shells, lasagna not date marked. Operator states items were made 1 day ago. Advised operator items held in cooler more than 24 hrs must be date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Female restroom out of order. Operator said restroom is in process of being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used as scoop in container of sugar under from counter. Operator discarded container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in dish room. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on dry storage shelf wet nesting. Operator removed bins to sanitize and dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of canned peppers stored on floor near front counter. Operator moved box to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in walk in cooler prepared meals of chicken parm, eggplant parm, meatballs, manicotti, veal parm, cavatelli, stuffed shells, lasagna not labeled as per food code regulations.
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on plastic containers on dry storage rack in dish room. Operator began to clean off old labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
30
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of employee's responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
78
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored on to go box. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed modification of date on manager certificate for owner, appears to be expired. Other 2 managers present with current manager certificates.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling light has dust on it, located above hooded reach in cooler at pizza station.
36-34-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinny's Italian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinny's Italian Kitchen on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinny's Italian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vinny's Italian Kitchen.
How does Vinny's Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Vinny's Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Vinny's Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinny's Italian Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vinny's Italian Kitchen 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 Vinny's Italian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vinny's Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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