VERO PRIME

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes in walk in Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham in ROP dated 2/14

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Ice shield on ice bin

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles under hand sink in back area and near dishwashing machine

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ham dated 2/14.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple Items sitting out thawing. Advised to move under running water

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Meat in reach in freezer. Chef states it was sealed today and will be removed from packaging today - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Ice bin lid is in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

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 Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp found at 54°. Chef stated they were prepped an hour ago. Advised rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

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. Heavy cream Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Can opener blade soiled with old food residue 2. Soda gun at bar soiled with black like substance Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -can opener blade left over food debris -server cooler left over cheese Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare served raw no asterisk, operator added asterisk to menus Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Server hand sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemicals in silver spray bottle at bar Corrected On-Site

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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), calling dishwasher repair man to check on lines. Not in use ran just when I asked to run it. Ecolab on the way, operator setting up triple sink for use until ecolab arrives Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw steak in standing water, operator turned water back on Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Gaskets torn white freezer 3. Shelves rusted in walk-in cooler

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Panko bread crumbs Corrected On-Site

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

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cooked sauce in walk-in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 to owner. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sauces in walk-in cooler and cooked pastas in reach-in cooler over 24 hours. All date labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment shelves. Walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Al, walk-in cooler/freezer floors soiled. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. Around walk in doors and walk in fan covers.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe at walk in cooler dripping into catch bucket.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Glass ware machine at bar 0 ppm chlorine. Technician arrived during inspection. Machine tested at 100 ppm after repair. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. House wrapped raw veal over pasta in reach in freezer. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of rice pilaf at 55/57f in small containers above chill line in top of make table. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and restroom. Paper towels provided. 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 sauces and meats in walk in cooler from Sunday. All labeled. Corrected On-Site

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. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Multiple cook line units with grease and dust buildup.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and walk in cooler floors soiled.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, shelves at dish area and walk in cooler shelves.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At employee restroom.