Vinos on Las Olas

901 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Vinos on Las Olas nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen, no paper towels supplied

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, handwashing sink blocked with food strainer. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar straws kept on bar not individually wrapped to keep from contamination.

25-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. By kitchen on shelf by reach in freezer, multiple cans of pineapple juice stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass in prep area hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added in tasting room - serving drinks - no hand sink. Operator provided email from Plan Review showing that plans were received.

51-14-7

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind prep area flip top. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Feb 12, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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**

11-27-4

51-14-7

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind kitchen prep area glass door reach in.

36-73-4

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. Conf #226042710. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm)

22-41-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to prepare flatbread without first washing hands. Reviewed hand wash procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty wine boxes in front of hand sink in kitchen. Employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vinos on Las Olas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vinos on Las Olas on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vinos on Las Olas?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vinos on Las Olas.

How does Vinos on Las Olas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Vinos on Las Olas most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Vinos on Las Olas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vinos on Las Olas have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vinos on Las Olas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Vinos on Las Olas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vinos on Las Olas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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