VINCENT'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee touched raw chicken with bare hand then put on gloves to finish placing food on grill. Reviewed handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Walk in cooler; raw veal over raw fish on speed rack. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cookline hand washing sink blocked by prep table Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cookline hand washing sink used as storage for fryer baskets Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Employee bag on container of sugar at prep area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cookline reach in cooler gaskets Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Warning

Basic - Scoop handle in contact with food. -Prep area; Bulk flour Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 7 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook entered kitchen, put on gloves and proceeded to handle food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

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 handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All bar soda guns. Warning

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/ CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. 7 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning

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. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sauté eggplant 49°, sauté zucchini 49°, cut tomatoes 50°, arugula 60° in flip top pizza cooler next to pizza oven being held from yesterday. ...cut tomatoes 50°, pesto 49°, grilled onion 46°, blue cheese 53° , sausage 45° in flip top reach in cooler below hood system at sauté cooler food being held from yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food..... Mussels 45° clams 44° , calamari 44° in flip top reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen . Employee put ice top of the food. .... stuffed oyster 50°, stuffed clams 49°, oyester 50°, clams 50°, mussels 50°, chicken wings 62° , milk 49°, butter milk 48°, ricotta cheese 49°, rice balls 49°, ground beef 49° , steak 49°, breaded chicken 50°, ham 49°, provolone cheese 49°, raw chicken 51°, blue cheese 49° ,raw ham burger 50° ,heavy whipping cream 49° , fish 49° in walk in cooler . Per chef not determined how long food being held out of temperature. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sauté eggplant 49°, sauté zucchini 49°, cut tomatoes 50°, arugula 60° in flip top pizza cooler next to pizza oven being held from yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.... Stuffed oyster 49°, stuffed clams 50°, oyster 50°, clams 50°, mussels 51°, chicken 66° , marinara sauce 65° , clam chowder 49° , ricotta cheese 48°, milk 49°, ......stuffed oyster 50°, stuffed clams 49°, oyester 50°, clams 50°, mussels 50°, chicken wings 62° , milk 49°, butter milk 48°, ricotta cheese 49°, rice balls 49°, ground beef 49° , steak 49°, breaded chicken 50°, ham 49°, provolone cheese 49°, raw chicken 51°, blue cheese 49° ,raw ham burger 50° ,heavy whipping cream 49° , marinara sauce 50°, fish 49° in walk in cooler . Per chef not determined how long food being held out of temperature. Stop sale issue . Advise chef raw food must be fully cooked today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade . Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored cutting board in the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products...chef provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on soda line, top of the ice bin at bar , server station. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee OPEN beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...on the prep table at kitchen . Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....several oil , sauce, vinaigrette bottles at kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at walk-in cooler fish,beef,butter,veal,tomato sauce,soup, (44-45F - Cold Holding). 2) Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe at taw bar ice machine

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall area above / behind triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blenders in front of hand sink at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in kitchen next to fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall area above / behind triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) ricotta (47); shrimp (47); cooked pasta (48); chicken (48) in flip top cooler and inside cooler. Chef stated foods stored in walk in cooler overnight and in unit less than 4 hours. TCS foods moved to walk in cooler and ice added to quick chill. 2) pizza station- cooked eggplant (48); cut tomatoes (48) in right side of flip top cooler . Items in cooler less than 4 hours per Chef and containers removed. Chef called for coolers to be serviced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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/ Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blenders in front of hand sink at bar. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed in kitchen next to fryer. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Calamari on prep table in kitchen. Calamari moved to inside cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall area above / behind triple sink. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes above uncovered cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Foods moved and properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning