LAKE WALES, Polk County

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL

3155 CANAL RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33898

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 10, 2026
City
LAKE WALES
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24426744

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over peppers. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24426743

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in grits operator removed scoop from the grits meal. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 24134928

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

53A-02-7

Detail 24134926

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Veronica Peck manager in charge. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24134927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters cook line where stove is located Warning

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 23474990

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator added bleach new test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-56-4

Detail 23474992

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Ranch sauce container See stop sale.

03B-15-5

Detail 23474988

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy on cook line 112F. Operator stirred gravy temp became 125F. operator guided to get temperature 165F. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23474989

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meats and sauces in walk-in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 23474991

Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn beef hash in walk in cooler Operator placed cover top of corn beef hash. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 23142868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes on the floor next to the fryer. Operator removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23142869

Basic - Interior of microwave plate has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized plate. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-31-5

Detail 22645069

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave on back porch area. Repeat Violation

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 22416780

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22416779

Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill , men's restroom, and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 22416778

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. On back porch. Microwave equipment

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22036887

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in freezer.

22-20-5

Detail 22036888

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned washed, rinsed, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22036886

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. microwave handle missing by the prep counter. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22036885

Basic - Light not functioning. Above fryer and reach in freezer.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21855626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

22-42-4

Detail 21686907

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. First test 0ppm . Beach was added and retested for 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21686894

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. Printed operator a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21686897

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21686903

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21686900

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21686895

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21686899

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin inside main kitchen. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21686896

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21686898

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21686902

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 21686901

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 21686906

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21686904

Basic - Light not functioning in beverage cooler in kitchen by tea dispenser and in mens bathroom. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21686905

Basic - One Dead roach on premises in white cabinets. One dead in the corner by steam table. Operator cleaned and sanitize both areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 20775511

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken walk-in cooler

23-24-4

Detail 20775506

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves handle and door Reachin cooler doors Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 20775509

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer lid. Repeat Violation

42-02-4

Detail 20775507

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Back room Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20775505

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in hood above the fryer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20775508

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave Outside Reachin coolers Side of sinks Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20775510

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet clothes on prep table.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20768966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave

23-24-4

Detail 20768961

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease buildup on handles and door of equipment.

14-71-4

Detail 20768960

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer lid

36-73-4

Detail 20768962

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease under equipment

42-02-4

Detail 20768968

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Back room

38-07-4

Detail 20768965

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood above fryer

33-31-5

Detail 20768963

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside back door excessively items on porch area.

21-12-4

Detail 20768967

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on counter by fryers. Operator moved towels. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20768964

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles of oil. Operator labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site