Vero Beach, Indian River County

FRENCHIES

1517 OCEAN DRIVE, Vero Beach, FL 32963

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 21, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 21, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 24565369

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24565368

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 4/2026 - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 24565367

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

22-41-4

Detail 24563609

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Still reading 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Operator had machine working. At time of callback reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked still reading 0ppm. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24563608

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24563606

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 4/2026 - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 24563607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-07: Time Extended

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24560715

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. Still reading 0ppm Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24560716

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24560717

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 4/2026

36-01-4

Detail 24560714

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24085751

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over olives in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 24085752

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lobster bisque in walk in cooler

22-20-5

Detail 24085754

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-27-5

Detail 24085753

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23707908

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23707906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23707910

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (44 - Cold Holding In cooler overnight

23-03-4

Detail 23707907

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on desert freezer Dust on wall above to go container

29-08-4

Detail 23707909

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet leaking

08B-12-5

Detail 23707905

Basic - Stored food not covered. Artichokes in walk in

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23357255

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef next to microgreens in reach in cooler. Chef placed in correct storage placement

22-02-4

Detail 23357256

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23357257

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade cheesecake made Monday

14-01-5

Detail 23357261

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

14-69-4

Detail 23357259

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Multiple freezer doors have build up

10-20-4

Detail 23357260

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23357254

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23357258

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Emailed operator a sign Corrective Action Taken

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22859789

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over ready to eat in reach in freezer. Not in hermetically sealed packaging - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22859790

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22859788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22859791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22859792

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled in grease and dust. 2. Wire shelves above warmer covered in grease and dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22839959

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup in walk in cooler

22-41-4

Detail 22839956

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, still reading 0ppm. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22839966

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24

08A-02-6

Detail 22839965

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over ready to eat in reach in freezer. Not in hermetically sealed packaging

01B-02-5

Detail 22839963

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup in walk in cooler over night

41-17-4

Detail 22839962

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser

24-05-4

Detail 22839960

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near dish machine

14-11-5

Detail 22839957

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line

10-20-4

Detail 22839964

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22839958

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22839961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled in grease and dust. 2. Wire shelves above warmer covered in grease and dust

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22506542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding)chef threw away during inspection

22-02-4

Detail 22506546

Intermediate - Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22506543

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as a scoop in crouton bin.

23-03-4

Detail 22506541

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

10-20-4

Detail 22506544

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22506545

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid is broken, dumpster is shared with other restaurants

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 21920872

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2023. Advised owner to renew.

11-26-1

Detail 21920875

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. Multiple employees. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21920876

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pice pilaf and pasts cold held for 2 days. All marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21920879

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ET-Safestaff and IFSEA certificates. Some expired. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 21920871

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21920873

Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. Above oven and side vent/fan.

50-09-4

Detail 21920880

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

33-12-4

Detail 21920878

Basic - Dumpster side is torn off and half missing. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21920877

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

33-19-4

Detail 21920870

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

25-34-4

Detail 21920874

Basic - Scallop shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 21734724

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock at cook line at 81/82f with heat off. Chicken stock reheated to 194f for hot hold above 135f. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21734720

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 to owner and printed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21734711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Mixer head attachment and slicer blade guard.

31A-11-4

Detail 21734715

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21734716

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. Provided to owner.

53B-13-5

Detail 21734712

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. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

02B-02-5

Detail 21734714

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to owner, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21734723

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wild rice, pasta, French onion soup and marinara sauce in walk in cooler over 24 hr. All dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-12-4

Detail 21734713

Basic - Dumpster side is in disrepair with half of side missing/damaged.

14-38-4

Detail 21734722

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk-in. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21734721

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

38-01-4

Detail 21734719

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

38-12-4

Detail 21734718

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps and cracked.

23-03-4

Detail 21734717

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. Hoods.

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 20755360

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over lettuce Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20755355

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lasagna dated 12/20, today is 1/3

01B-24-5

Detail 20755351

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.lasagna

29-34-4

Detail 20755357

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to mop sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20755352

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

41-17-4

Detail 20755350

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach

36-11-4

Detail 20755353

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

14-38-4

Detail 20755356

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

10-20-4

Detail 20755358

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20755359

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 20755354

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 20446623

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked duck Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20446625

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk found at 54°

03A-02-5

Detail 20446615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 54° in holding unit overnight.

02C-02-5

Detail 20446626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made 4 days ago not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20446619

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-32-5

Detail 20446614

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling

40-06-5

Detail 20446624

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hair brush over clean pans

13-03-4

Detail 20446616

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20446621

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20446620

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Concrete floors throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20446618

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above dry storage racks

10-20-4

Detail 20446617

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20446622

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single freezer

08B-17-4

Detail 20446627

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over peeled carrots. Corrected On-Site