Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Casselberry average 65, so Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. -grace -read and filled out form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Khaled
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above cooking area in kitchen soiled with accumulation dust -ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust -ceiling tile above walk in freezer pipe into wall soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -left corner of storage shelf above prep table across fro, pizza oven
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -kitchen employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -white reach in freezer gaskets torn and soiled
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer -cream filling stored on floor in walk in freezer -boxed oil stored on floor outside of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to door frame around rear exterior door
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -walls and ceiling above and surrounding pizza oven
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink next to dough mixer
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -pizza station reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris -storage shelving above prep table across from pizza oven soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around hood system soiled with dust
36-27-5
45
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall above walk in entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -side door by POS **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - marinara sauce (135f-145f - Hot Holding). Manager states less than an hour in hot hold unit. Chef put back on stove for further reheat. Final reheat for hot holding temp 186f **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - light buildup
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - over cookline hood system - over pizza oven hood system
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean plates and bowls on storage rack
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - bottom shelf of prep table
23-03-4
64
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over mozzarella sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: individual butter (45F - Cold Holding). Advised manager to monitor.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil stored in sink, cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in Ceiling tile. Kitchen, dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
36-17-5
41
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 81° operator said chicken was remove from oven 45 minutes prior.operator placed in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in hand sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear fluid hanging on shelf next to food items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk corn flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area ceiling.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Smoking device and drink stored on shelf above pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at service station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher trays
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria.
How does Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Casselberry?
Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Casselberry average of 65.
Has Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria 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 Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vinzo's Italian Grill & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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