How many health inspections has VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL had?

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL

3155 CANAL RD, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PECK VERONICA · License: SEA6306368

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL in Lake Wales, FL has 23 inspections on record with 125 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

23Inspections

125Violations

2Closures

Data current as of January 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 23, 2016	Roach activity	15:38:00
Aug 2, 2016	Roach activity	10:10:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 3, 2016 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 2, 2016 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL had?: VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at VINNY'S SMOKE-N-GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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