May 21, 2026
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1517 OCEAN DRIVE, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
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
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
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
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
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
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
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
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
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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
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
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
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over olives in walk in cooler
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on desert freezer Dust on wall above to go container
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet leaking
Basic - Stored food not covered. Artichokes in walk in
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in croutons Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Multiple freezer doors have build up
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Emailed operator a sign Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
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
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Time Extended
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
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
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
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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
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
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24
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
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup in walk in cooler over night
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near dish machine
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water Corrected On-Site
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
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Intermediate - Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as a scoop in crouton bin.
Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid is broken, dumpster is shared with other restaurants
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2023. Advised owner to renew.
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
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
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.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Labeled. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. Above oven and side vent/fan.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Dumpster side is torn off and half missing. Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hat put on. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
Basic - Scallop shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Mixer head attachment and slicer blade guard.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site
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.
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.
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
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
Basic - Dumpster side is in disrepair with half of side missing/damaged.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk-in. Repeat Violation
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps and cracked.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. Hoods.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over lettuce Corrected On-Site
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
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.lasagna
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside next to mop sink.
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked duck Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk found at 54°
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 54° in holding unit overnight.
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Concrete floors throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above dry storage racks
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single freezer
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over peeled carrots. Corrected On-Site