Vero Beach, Indian River County

CITRON BISTRO

6260 N A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-37-4

Detail 24289698

High Priority - hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 24289693

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand washing sinks have utensil being stored in them.

16-62-1

Detail 24289699

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operators test strips are no longer good

31B-02-4

Detail 24289702

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to dishwasher.

01C-03-4

Detail 24289695

Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 24289692

Intermediate - mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator needs to make photo copy of mussel tag for storage of mussels on cooks line

16-55-4

Detail 24289701

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chef states ecolab was out yesterday and will be back tomorrow. Operator will utilizes 3 bay sink

12B-07-4

Detail 24289700

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

16-38-5

Detail 24289696

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse temp gauge is broken

23-03-4

Detail 24289694

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

29-49-6

Detail 24289697

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler at front counter has standing water

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23963399

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer upstairs has old food debris Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 23963404

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna tacos. Manager added asterisks to menu during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23963405

Intermediate - No soap, paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice bin

02C-02-5

Detail 23963403

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wild rice and potato wedges in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23963398

Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated chef

01C-10-4

Detail 23963401

Intermediate - mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels in cook line cooler do not have tag with product. Educated chef

24-27-4

Detail 23963407

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Knives at front counter Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23963400

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cook line cooler. Operator has ordered replacement

23-03-4

Detail 23963406

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

29-20-5

Detail 23963402

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The drain in the Upstairs hand sink is slow draining.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23576530

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Blade guard on slicer upstairs

14-01-5

Detail 23576532

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

06-09-1

Detail 23576533

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna in ROP thawing. Employee added slits to packaging Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23576531

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork chops on floor in Walk in Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23576529

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

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23125797

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 new employee - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23125798

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. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23125796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs and in outdoor storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23125795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front coffe cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23112293

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. Rinse aid was in place of sanitizer. Employee swapped out for sanitizer. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23112291

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Bread pudding dated 8/12. Chef threw away Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23112292

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. 1 new employee

53B-14-5

Detail 23112289

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. 1 employee

51-11-4

Detail 23112295

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs and in outdoor storage

08B-38-4

Detail 23112290

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23112294

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

14-33-4

Detail 23112297

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front coffe cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 23112296

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 22592602

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 Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22592603

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 22592604

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

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 22271527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22271525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.jug of fry oil Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22271528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22271526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Upstairs hws falling off wall - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 22270315

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone, returned to work, no hand wash. Educated manager who is going to have staff meeting

01B-02-5

Detail 22270310

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger 51° cold holding,raw chicken 53° in cooler overnight Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22270317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 60° , mahi (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (51F - Cold Holding); quiche (59F - Cold Holding) All items stocked 3 hours ago,moved into colder holding unit Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22270312

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22270313

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22270311

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 22270307

Basic - Food stored on floor.jug of fry oil Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22270308

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

29-08-4

Detail 22270314

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Upstairs hws falling off wall

21-44-1

Detail 22270316

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22270309

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager moved rags to bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21820573

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans on hand sink at dish area. Removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21820576

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21820578

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine. Provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21820572

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.

16-21-4

Detail 21820574

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21820577

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub containing salmon on walk-in floor. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-29-4

Detail 21820575

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Closed. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21820571

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 13

02C-03-5

Detail 21188015

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 opened 3 days ago not marked

22-02-4

Detail 21188020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty 2. Slicer dirty

31A-09-4

Detail 21188021

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays in sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 21188025

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Jonathon

31B-03-4

Detail 21188024

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21188019

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution for tables not marked.

14-01-5

Detail 21188014

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21188016

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

40-06-5

Detail 21188018

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses stored on dry storage racks

13-04-4

Detail 21188023

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

14-11-5

Detail 21188017

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on small white chest freezer upstairs

36-17-5

Detail 21188013

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upstairs prep room

21-12-4

Detail 21188022

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

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 20928863

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20928868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance. Cutting boards and cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 20928865

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and utensils in hand wash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20928870

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine at back area.

03F-10-5

Detail 20928872

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken stock and garlic butter time with time and no written procedures. Emailed to Chef and procedures filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20928867

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

10-17-4

Detail 20928866

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Edge under cutting board. Removed and sanitized.

22-08-4

Detail 20928871

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20928864

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in in chiller unit heavily soiled.

33-34-4

Detail 20928869

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At back ice machine area.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20534373

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20534375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in front handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20534371

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche made 3 days ago not marked

36-01-4

Detail 20534374

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 20534372

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop on dirty shelf

08B-17-4

Detail 20534369

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over rte hose dressing Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20534370

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