Vero Beach, Indian River County

FISHACK

1929 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Feb 18, 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 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 24378656

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting oranges for house made salsa. Educated employee to put on gloves Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24378657

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); black bean salsa (54F - Cold Holding) In service for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 24378655

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has ice buildup. Small reach in freezer has ice build up Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08B-27-4

Detail 24371697

High Priority - Food in soiled container/equipment. Observed Cheese in soiled box in walk in. Operator removed cheese and discarded box. Cheese stored in hermetically sealed bags. No cross contamination Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24371698

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

14-69-4

Detail 24371696

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer

08B-17-4

Detail 24371699

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23941133

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23941132

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23941134

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23939759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line cooler #1; raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); fish dip (53F - Cold Holding) Black beans 44f. Cold holding in shallow pan. Raw fish 45f. Cold holding. Raw Shrimp 45f. All cold holding All items in service for 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23939763

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

14-74-7

Detail 23939762

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. Cooler #1 -Ambient 47f Fish cooler- ambient 45f

14-17-4

Detail 23939760

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-11-4

Detail 23939761

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23594039

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

14-69-4

Detail 23594040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 23594038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains in walk in cooler soiled

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 23159861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on small chest freezer is torn Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23159859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23159860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and walk-in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23159863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23159862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23158204

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. Swapped chemicals and now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23158198

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23158205

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 49 Cod 51 Cod 45 Cheese 48 Chicken 46 Conch fritters 46 Clams 46 Shredded cheese 52 Cut cabbage 52 Cut tomato 53 Bean salsa 48 Slaw 48 Feta 48 Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 23158207

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator made photo copy of original tag and placed with box Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23158201

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

14-11-5

Detail 23158200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on small chest freezer is torn Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23158203

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fries in freezer Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23158199

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line and walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23158202

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

14-17-4

Detail 23158206

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22741003

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22741006

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. Nicole

24-08-4

Detail 22741008

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22741004

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22741007

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezer and walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22741005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters 2. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 22741009

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22741010

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

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 22474090

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22474091

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow lid on salad container

08B-38-4

Detail 22474088

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22474089

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

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-02-4

Detail 21899694

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator who spoke with server Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21899696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits found at 84°. Chef stated been holding for 1 hour. Recommended rapid reheat, now at 166° Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21899700

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

11-26-1

Detail 21899695

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 a copy Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21899701

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

14-01-5

Detail 21899693

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21899699

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

14-38-4

Detail 21899697

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers cracked Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21899698

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21899692

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Inside walk-in cooler

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21356655

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of black beans

22-02-4

Detail 21356653

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

51-11-4

Detail 21356654

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

14-69-4

Detail 21356658

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

21-03-4

Detail 21356657

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21356656

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 21132323

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21132314

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21132319

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21132316

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21132320

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

23-03-4

Detail 21132322

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

16-46-4

Detail 21132317

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-17-4

Detail 21132318

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked grits Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21132321

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line

02D-01-5

Detail 21132315

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices throughout kitchen

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20814220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash found at 54°. Operator said been in service for 2 hours. Recommended rapid chill

22-02-4

Detail 20814218

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

40-06-5

Detail 20814217

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

13-04-4

Detail 20814219

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 20814221

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

08B-17-4

Detail 20814222

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

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 20548927

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and or grease. Kitchen floor at cookline and under equipment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20548926

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

09-01-4

Detail 20538197

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook handled buns for sandwich with bar hands after unwrapping and prepping scallops at cookline.

03A-02-5

Detail 20538198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops, shrimp and tuna cold holding at 46°. Advised rapid chill to 41° or colder. Foods moved immediately to cooler for rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20538192

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris-can opener blade moderately soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 20538194

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and or grease. Kitchen floor at cookline and under equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20538193

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

14-12-4

Detail 20538195

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic scrapers in poor repair.

21-12-4

Detail 20538196

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths left on countertops.