Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

516 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Overview

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth has accumulated 93 violations across 28 inspections since 2018, averaging 3.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity in August 2021 and faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Hand washing and employee health policy violations are the most frequently cited issues, appearing in 14 and 9 inspections respectively.

Most recent closure: August 6, 2021 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
93Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021037330 $400.00 Aug 10, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth last inspected?
Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth last shut down?
Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth was last shut down on August 6, 2021 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth had?
Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth find?
Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
Yes, Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth been fined?
Vincent's Bistro in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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