Vero Beach, Indian River County

NINOS CORNER

4236 20TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 24345701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Italian wedding soup observed at 102f. For 2.5 hours. Advised to reheat Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 24345698

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired September 17/2025

53A-05-6

Detail 24345702

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24345699

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler

24-08-4

Detail 24345697

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses next to soda machine

14-69-4

Detail 24345700

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24345696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler has old food debris

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 23975440

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23975439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23975438

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Time Extended

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23969608

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over pasta in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23969605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table: chicken wings (76F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) ; tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) hot dogs 51f cold holding Glass cooler- Tiramisu 45f. Cold holding. ; milk (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (46F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23969601

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pies were made 3 hours ago

31B-02-4

Detail 23969603

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23969604

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. Certificates are locked in cabinet. Manager states I will be able to view certificates at callback tomorrow Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23969607

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 60f. Employee iced down item in cooler

24-08-4

Detail 23969609

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station

36-17-5

Detail 23969606

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 23969602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on hood filters

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23612451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 49° in cook line drawer. Pasta in service 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23612452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese pies made 45 minutes ago. Operator added time Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23612454

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23612450

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23612456

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station

14-11-5

Detail 23612453

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on grill cooler is badly torn

05-09-4

Detail 23612455

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In grill cooler

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23138006

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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked. Now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23138004

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over eggplant in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23138013

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager stated items were made 1 hour ago. Time was added to board. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23138010

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

51-11-4

Detail 23138009

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23138012

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table and butcher block cutting board Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23138007

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23138011

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pizza make table cooler. Operator has ordered new gasket

36-17-5

Detail 23138014

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23138005

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour and sugar bulk bins

23-03-4

Detail 23138008

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters solid in grease and dust

21-12-4

Detail 23138015

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22676935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Italian soup found at 103F for 1 hour. Advised manager to rapid reheat. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 22676940

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured with chain Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22676937

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22676934

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 22676941

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked next to soda machine

36-17-5

Detail 22676938

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in walk in freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 22676936

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front pizza cooler

21-12-4

Detail 22676939

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22676942

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker Corrected On-Site

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22373431

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22373432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer tiles are broken - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22373433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood prep table no longer sealed Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 22354097

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in outside dry storage cabinet Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22354098

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled

02C-02-5

Detail 22354099

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.lasagna made Saturday not date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22354096

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense French fries Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22354102

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-03-4

Detail 22354104

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22354095

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer tiles are broken

25-06-4

Detail 22354101

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers not inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22354100

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood prep table no longer sealed Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22354103

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker of salt. Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21962117

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Ordered quaternary test strips Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21962116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood cutting table 2. Gaskets on pizza make table torn Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21803535

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed under triple sink Repeat Violation Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21803527

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21803538

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with dirty dishes in front of rear hand wash sink Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21803532

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21803528

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

16-21-4

Detail 21803530

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21803529

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21803531

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21803525

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint flaking off and holes in ceiling Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21803526

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21803534

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook 2. Server wearing bracelets Repeat Violation Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21803537

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peppers. Educated proper procedures Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21803533

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 21803536

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood cutting table 2. Gaskets on pizza make table torn Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

10-05-5

Detail 21339662

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 92°

35A-02-6

Detail 21339674

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed

29-34-4

Detail 21339667

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21339666

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 21339672

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs and Italian sausage not date marked

41-17-4

Detail 21339661

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

16-21-4

Detail 21339670

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2. Old labels stuck to inserts

14-01-5

Detail 21339669

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense French fries

50-09-4

Detail 21339664

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21339668

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21339673

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young man in prep area Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21339671

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 21339675

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front counter Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21339663

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading "0". Advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21339665

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Both prep tables Repeat Violation

Jun 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 21130003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21130002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Jun 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21127990

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21127988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (48F - Cold Holding); lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding)

31B-02-4

Detail 21127994

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21127993

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooks line cooler

05-09-4

Detail 21127991

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21127989

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

14-06-4

Detail 21127987

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21127992

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour and spices on cooks line

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20793040

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of cannelloni beans

03A-02-5

Detail 20793038

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 41°-45°. Advised to rapid chill product above chill line Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20793034

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored above prep table Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20793033

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside close to ice machine

31A-09-4

Detail 20793036

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of rear sink Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 20793035

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 20793042

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets 2. Wet nesting of cups Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20793043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses above prep table Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20793041

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was at 91°. Manager removed from line Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20793044

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20793037

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20793039

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 20793045

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board has worn down and needs to be resealed.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

25-25-4

Detail 20529159

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.

08B-49-4

Detail 20529160

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch under pizza prep box. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20529158

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 4 door unit at drink station.

14-09-4

Detail 20529157

Basic - Long Cutting boards at cookline have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 20529156

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled-manager states it is scheduled for this week.