Vinya Food and Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Vinya Food and Market, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Key Biscayne restaurants (averaging 57), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray next to 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed RAID flying insect spray next to 3CS. **Time Extended**
41-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth inside hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed wooden containers inside hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired on 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 frozen solid raw salmon and branzino being ROPed inside reach-in cooler next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed frozen solid raw tuna ROPed inside reach-in cooler next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine filter with no service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed ice machine filter with no service date. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray next to 3CS. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed raw salmon and branzino missing label at reach-in freezer next to ice machine. **Warning**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth inside hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired on 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 frozen solid raw salmon and branzino being ROPed inside reach-in cooler next to ice machine. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine filter with no service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gasket soiled next to ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed metal spoons stored face up next to 3CS. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers stored face up at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil box on floor across ice machine. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to 3CS. **Warning**
31B-04-4
29
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit on 2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by office. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fries container inside reach in cooler at cook line not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at drain board across 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to opera via email.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at shelf by 3 compartment sink not inverted. Observed pans on top of oven by cook line not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by dishwasher area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimps stored inside reach in freezer at cook line not covered.
08B-12-5
64
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussels and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink and the handicap restroom.
31B-02-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetables in box on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
70
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinya Food and Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinya Food and Market on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinya Food and Market?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vinya Food and Market.
How does Vinya Food and Market compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Vinya Food and Market most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Vinya Food and Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vinya Food and Market have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vinya Food and Market 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 Vinya Food and Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vinya Food and Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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