Vinz

4885 Hwy A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963

Other

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Vinz, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Vero Beach sits at 77, putting Vinz on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Heavy whipping cream

02C-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice bin

22-20-5

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared by plaza.

33-16-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger Patties over shrimp in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**

03G-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. 1.Cooked and shredded chicken and marinara, and meatballs not dated when pulled from freezer 2. Milk **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean containers on wire shelf by dish machine

24-05-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In flip top cooler personal drinks, chef moved to correct storage **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters with cooked stone crabs. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags. Last nights dated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

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. No forms for new employees. Form is on site. Some employees missing forms. Employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Scallops and seafood in standing water. Water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with 200 ppm quaternary ammonia. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-57-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Employee organized tags. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Inaccurate temperature on dishmachine. Electronic panel is not functioning at time of inspection.

16-38-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board and knife next to hand sink at bar. Moved to clean area. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vinz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vinz on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vinz?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vinz.

How does Vinz compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Vinz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Vinz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinz have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vinz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vinz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vinz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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