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“It’s far better to be pro-active, rather than re-active”
Jimmy Vigilante

JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. is devoted to providing unsurpassed Food & Beverage Safety Sanitation, Environmental Health and Risk Assessment consultation derived from governing jurisdictions throughout the United States. The primary goal of our company is to promote and protect the overall health of everyone involved within the environmental health industry.

Our corporate structure of operation and expertise has proven to be exceptionally beneficial within the mass regions of the environmental health industry. Our services are designed but not limited to; ensuring the quality of specific training and continuing education requirements on all managerial and employees levels within regulatory, casino, union, country club, nightlife and dining venue industries.

JVC Food Safety Services

Food & Beverage Inspection

Liaison services

Risk assessment

Plan review for new and renovated facilities

Food & Beverage Safety Sanitation Training / Managerial & Employee Staff

State of Nevada and National Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS / RS)

2005 - Corporate Director of Environmental Health & Safety

28 Years Experience

Started in 1992

Who Is JVC Food Safety

As a business entrepreneur, James “Jimmy” Vigilante is the founder and principal owner of JVC Food Safety Specialists, a Las Vegas based environmental health and hospitality development consultation company, whose portfolio includes many prestigious food and beverage properties along the Las Vegas Strip and throughout the United States.

Jimmy Vigilante helped pioneer the highly awaited opening of the Bellagio Resort and Hotel in 1998. His creative vision included incorporating specialized food & beverage safety training within all levels of culinary and managerial staff, aiming to set a new standard in the Las Vegas strip high-end hospitality market.

In 2005, Jimmy received a promotion of Corporate Director of Environmental Health and Safety for MGM MIRAGE which allowed his expertise to further evolve in the oversight of environmental health for each property within the corporation. In 1992, Jimmy obtained employment with the State of Florida Business and Professional Regulation/Division of Hotel and Restaurants as a Sanitation Safety Specialist/Health Inspector.

Jimmy’s position consisted of a complete general oversight of the State of Florida Plan Review Department. Jimmy earned his credentials as a State of Nevada and National Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS / RS) while maintaining his status as a Registered Sanitarian and Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Specialist, FDA Standardization, Special Fire Safety Inspector & Architectural Evaluation, Microbial Food Safety, Agroterrorisim / Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Certifications.

Client Testimonials

Jimmy Vigilante has provided us with invaluable resources and information for years. I have had the pleasure of working with Jimmy since early 2015, and I am immensely grateful for all that he has done for our property. Through Jimmy's guidance and mentorship in the sanitation realm, he has forged my team's mindset to work proactively, rather than reactively. He has assisted with training my staff, further increasing their Food Safety knowledge and awareness. The wealth of knowledge that Jimmy brings to the table shows throughout the Food and Beverage division, resulting in the preservation of "A" grades for all 20 SNHD permits within the hotel. I would strongly encourage all Food & Beverage business owners and managers to entertain the idea of working with JVC Food Safety Specialists.

Bret Workman

Executive Chef, Trump International Hotel - Las Vegas

I have had the pleasure of working with Jimmy V for over a decade within many capacities from restaurants to pools and lounges. Jimmy’s knowledge, expertise and professionalism are unparalleled, from pre-opening, HACCP plan development all the way through to day to day operations. With Jimmy as a partner I know that we are always up to date with policies, regulations and industry standards. There is no doubt with Jimmy on the team that we provide the safest environment for our guest and staff.

Chris Conlon

Executive Chef, Piero's Italian Cuisine

"Jimmy" / JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. is the one service you need to ensure that all health regulations are current and your staff is trained to understand them on a daily basis. Random inspections, on site training, updated forms and more are provided by JVC food safety programs. Highly recommended !"

Bob Buist

Owner / Operator, Shuck's Taverns & Montana Meat Co.

I have known and worked with Jimmy for over 18 years.  His integrity, respectfulness and intelligence to food safety and health standards are far more superior to anyone I have known.

Paul Lagudi

CEO, Lagudi Fresh Food Group

Jimmy Vigilante (JVC) has been a vital part in our business as we rely on him to provide valuable information and excellent service to our 17 venues. As the CEO of The Light Group I am extremely satisfied with the F&B Safety and Environmental Health Services he provides to my company. I have been using his services since 2001 when he was at Bellagio and we opened our first venue. I have continued using his services even after he went independent in 2006 as I trust his experience and knowledge. He is essential to my company’s success in Las Vegas and to anyone in the hospitality industry.

Andy Masi

CEO Light Group

I have had the pleasure of working with Jimmy in the past and could not think of anyone else to offer thier expertise throughout the United States than JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. Pinnacle Entertainment is very pleased with the business relationship that we have shared with JVC Food Saftey Specialists Inc. We have found JVC’s services to be dependable, responsive, educational and accurate. Jimmy’s attention to detail and willingness to listen with our corporations prerequisite is necessary within our corporate structure. We are extremely satisfied with the services of JVC.

Win Person

Corporate Vice President of Food & Beverage, Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.

I have known Jimmy since 2005 when I worked with him at the Bellagio.  He has always been the most knowledgeable and reliable sanitation expert around. Needing an excellent speaker at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, I could think of no one better to come and speak to our students as an industry professional in regards to the importance of Food Safety and Environmental Health.  Jimmy volunteers his time about twice a year to speak to our students in both Sanitation and Purchasing classes, and is a favorite among the students and facility alike!  Jimmy’s natural ability to captivate his audience makes it impossible for you not to learn something every time you meet with him! He is truly a pleasure to work with!

Fran Butvich

Career Advisor, The Art Institute of Las Vegas / The International Culinary School

I have been lucky to use the services of Mr Jimmy Vigilante for the better part of the past 5 years. Jimmy has been with me for openings for over 10 multi-million dollar high profile venues, countless health inspections, classroom trainings and plan reviews. His knowledge, experience and relentlessness to please his client have lead me to never getting less than an “A” on any inspection or never opened later due to sanitation reasons.

Jimmy is well versed in all areas. I used him for many restaurants, bars, nightclubs, a pool venue and even a bowling alley. Jimmy is always a phone call or email away from advising me in the correct direction. I have learned much from this man and I often hear his words coming from my mouth while instructing staff, both front and back of the house. Jimmy is 100% an asset to any company that choose to utilize his services.

Mark Steele

Sugar Factory / Cabo Wabo

I have known Jimmy Vigilante for about five years now.  Jimmy has worked by my side as a Corporate Executive and through his own company JVC Food Safety Specialist, which is second to none.  No matter either way, he has the same keen and electrifying attitude that is extremely motivational as he has a unique training technique.  Jimmy has been instrumental with his thorough sanitation inspections through numerous food and beverage outlets.  Most importantly he has the charisma to deal with multiple personalities in the food and beverage industry at a major resort.  Recently Jimmy continues to mediate for industry to assist in defining, communicating, and advising of the new Southern Nevada Health Regulations.  You can’t go wrong with Jimmy.

Rocky Bevevino

Corporate Director, MGM / Mirage / Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. / Jimmy Vigilante's Experience ?
1992-1997 – State of Florida – Health Inspector – Division of Hotels & Restaurants
1998-2008 – MGM Mirage Corporation – Bellagio – F&B Safety Sanitation Manager –
Corporate Director of Environmental Health
2008 – Present – JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. – Environmental Health – Food & Beverage Safety Sanitation Inspector & Consultant
REHS/ RS – Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian
Nationwide (United States of America)
State of Nevada
State of Florida
What is JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. / Jimmy Vigilante REHS/RS services based on?
JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. ~ Synopsis of Services
Any potential clients executive management, management, restaurant, bar, lounge, hotel, motel front of house, back of house employees within the vast hospitality industry have originated from all over the world. The enormous need to offer specific formal and informal specialized designed training formats within the hospitality industry is an extreme importance. That outlook that supports only beneficial aspects for all involved is second to none. All clients major factor of the hospitality industry; is not to receive adverse publicity due to unsatisfactory inspection results from governing agencies which may result within jeopardizing CLIENTS stature within the industry. With all governing agencies regulations set forth with public health, JVC has developed Food & Beverage Safety Sanitation programs that coincide with the governing regulations and mandated suggested guidelines set forth in reference to environmental health and communicable diseases such as COVID-19 & Norovirus that would be specific to your needs regardless of the type of operation you have.
What is the cost factor for JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. services?
What makes JVC Food Safety Specialists Inc. services unique, is the ability to design specific programs that meet your needs and fit your budget.

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