Vero Beach, Indian River County

SOUTH BEACH PIZZERIA

1621 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach, FL 32963

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 24349474

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 states pies were made approximately 40 minutes ago. Added time stamp. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24349475

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food residue. Advised manager to clean Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24349471

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cups in parm cheese. Manager moved and placed scoops with handles Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24349472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Window shelves along sandwich cooler has buildup of old food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 24349470

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper plates stored on floor under prep table in kitchen. On floor in storage shed. Manager picked up off of floor Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24349473

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed thawing on floor still frozen. Manager moved over to sink and turned on water Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

28-02-4

Detail 23990085

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC unit condensation pooling on ground in outdoor storage area

40-06-5

Detail 23990088

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23990087

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on ground in outdoor storage area

14-69-4

Detail 23990090

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White outdoor freezer has ice build up and does not seal properly

23-03-4

Detail 23990086

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer

33-34-4

Detail 23990089

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Trash and debris on ground in outdoor storage area

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23529880

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over pizza dough in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23529876

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Soda storage rack outside

08B-38-4

Detail 23529881

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in storage shed

38-07-4

Detail 23529878

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above stove top is missing shield.

23-03-4

Detail 23529883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -gasket on small reach in freezer is soiled

22-16-4

Detail 23529877

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Outside stainless cooler. Top shelf on left hand side is soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 23529882

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In outdoor stainless reach in

33-34-4

Detail 23529879

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Outdoor storage area has accumulated litter, old wood and broken storage box

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23077152

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked penne pasta and cooked spaghetti found in plastic containers with lid at 47f. made yesterday. Employee threw away. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23077156

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in container stored above pizza dough in reach in cooler outback Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23077155

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 55f above chill line since 1030 . Employee threw away. Pizza sauce sitting out on counter in service since 2pm found at 70f. Employee stated they are using on time plan. Employee added food item to written time plan Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23077153

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank outside Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23077154

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in box in dry storage. Employee moved

25-05-4

Detail 23077157

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in dry storage on floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22589510

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pizza dough. 3 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22589519

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. Pizza slices employee threw away times. Was making new pies Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22589516

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 22589514

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks outback in dry storage Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22589512

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22589517

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22589518

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer inside and outside

21-04-4

Detail 22589515

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22589513

Basic - Light not functioning. Light above pizza oven

23-03-4

Detail 22589511

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer outside

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

11-26-1

Detail 22274441

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator copy of form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 22274449

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager is tracking time but does not have written procedures. Emailed copy to operator Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 22274448

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Outside shelves opposite mop sink

14-01-5

Detail 22274444

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

51-11-4

Detail 22274443

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks stored outside without being secured

14-09-4

Detail 22274447

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away cutting board during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22274445

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22274439

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in storage area

31B-04-4

Detail 22274442

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

29-19-4

Detail 22274446

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.

02D-01-5

Detail 22274440

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredges above cooler not labeled Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

22-45-4

Detail 21735266

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl outside back area. Moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21735268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara/pizza sauce front counter at 51/53f for 45/50 minutes. Moved to reach in cooler. Garlic in oil at cook line 62/63f for 90 minutes per PIC. Moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21735265

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. No time stamp for pizza held under time as a public health control. 2 and a half pizza at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. PIC time stamped/marked. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21735257

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. Emailed.

22-02-4

Detail 21735254

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard, can opener. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21735264

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/. 5 employees observed working in kitchen. CFM in not on site during inspection. Employee in charge is Jack.

11-26-1

Detail 21735252

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed.

23-24-4

Detail 21735260

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on shelves, under pre tables, at back shelve area.

24-06-4

Detail 21735263

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Shelves above cooler at prep area with containers and S/S items.

12B-07-4

Detail 21735261

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

13-03-4

Detail 21735255

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

36-73-4

Detail 21735259

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at cook line.

51-18-6

Detail 21735253

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21735258

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves , cook top area, food prep area shelves. Repeat Violation

33-34-4

Detail 21735262

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back fenced area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21735267

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line area and pipes on wall.

21-12-4

Detail 21735256

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

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 21583275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At soda storage closet, dry storage shelves, prep table shelves and top of pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Area soiled. Time Extended

33-34-4

Detail 21583276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At back area and soda closet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Soda closet area needs organizing. Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21344859

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at cook top at 64f for 30 minutes. Stove top not turned on yet. Employee turned on burner to reheat above 165f. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21344857

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. 3 cooked pizzas at room temperature for 30 minutes with no time marks. All time marked. Reviewed requirements with person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21344856

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and fryer baskets. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21344858

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. No proof of any employee training. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21344852

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Fryer, stove top, equipment in kitchen. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21344862

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall coupe red with cardboard under 3 compartment sink. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21344861

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on soiled oven. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21344855

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21344853

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At soda storage closet, dry storage shelves, prep table shelves and top of pizza oven. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21344860

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At back area, 3 door cooler. Warning

33-34-4

Detail 21344854

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At back area and soda closet. Warning

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20754512

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled

14-01-5

Detail 20754511

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense Parmesan cheese 2. Gaskets torn on right side of triple door reach in

31B-04-4

Detail 20754513

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear sink

25-05-4

Detail 20754514

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws stored on floor Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 20449306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20449308

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In front of pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20449307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and plates on floor in storage shed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 20445069

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed lettuce stored with deli meats

41-10-4

Detail 20445068

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored next to container lids. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20445067

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

22-02-4

Detail 20445070

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty. Mixer head dirty. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 20445063

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

35A-20-4

Detail 20445064

Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead mouse near outside storage. Operator removed.

13-03-4

Detail 20445071

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

36-17-5

Detail 20445060

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In front of pizza oven

08B-38-4

Detail 20445061

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of spices under front prep table, bags of flour in shed.

14-69-4

Detail 20445066

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 20445065

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

25-05-4

Detail 20445062

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes and plates on floor in storage shed. Repeat Violation