Vero Beach, Indian River County

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390 21ST ST STE 104, Vero Beach, FL 32960

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Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jan 30, 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.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-7

Detail 24338925

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects found at bar

03F-02-5

Detail 24338927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.Butter on cooks line. Manager voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24338926

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink and Used as dump sink at bar Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24338924

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

21-07-4

Detail 24338928

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake Corrective Action Taken

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23983240

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23983241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter on cooks line

22-02-4

Detail 23983236

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23983235

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. Alaina expired 9/2024

14-13-4

Detail 23983238

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Peg board used to store utensils

10-06-5

Detail 23983237

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. handle laying in broccoli salad at display case Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23983239

Basic - Wall soiled with black mold like substance in walk in cooler above sauces

21-12-4

Detail 23983242

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

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 23621856

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

11-26-1

Detail 23621858

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 hire. Employee sign during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23621855

Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23621857

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-27-4

Detail 23164466

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm+ advised to remake - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 23164465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23144021

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, primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23144019

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200ppm+ advised to remake

24-05-4

Detail 23144020

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

21-04-4

Detail 23144023

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-38-4

Detail 23144022

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22797591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22797590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22796305

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22796307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding); garlic parm house made sauce (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); fresh lime juice (56F - Cold Holding)hard boiled eggs-44 cold holding Front counter: Corn 54° operator threw everything away Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22796306

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

22-20-5

Detail 22796303

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

24-08-4

Detail 22796308

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22796309

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour bin Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22796304

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

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22489917

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22489916

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

10-08-5

Detail 22489914

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice wells at bar Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22489913

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 22489915

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

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21869341

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 zero, primed and still no sanitizer. Triple sink will be utilized until service.

08A-05-6

Detail 21869342

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21869344

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

36-34-5

Detail 21869340

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

21-16-4

Detail 21869343

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Hanging off belt on kitchen staff Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 21869339

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard being used as storage rack Repeat Violation

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21339655

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21339654

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Macaroni and cheese found at 60° in cooler overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 21339659

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni and cheese found at 60°, in cooler overnight

53B-13-5

Detail 21339658

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. Crystal

14-13-4

Detail 21339657

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard being used to hang utensils Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21339660

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21339656

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

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 21141753

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lou's hot and homemade salsa. Operator discarded just opened today after being closed for 7 days.

03A-02-5

Detail 21141754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 59F recommended to rapid chill. Provided time plan with operator. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21141746

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.

22-20-5

Detail 21141751

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 21141752

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On bag n box area.

24-08-4

Detail 21141747

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

08B-36-4

Detail 21141750

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sugar and flour.

14-13-4

Detail 21141748

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Peg board for utensils Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21141749

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-10-4

Detail 20940863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Peg board near cookline in poor repair. Top coating ripping and pitting. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20776943

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

02B-04-5

Detail 20776941

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Several appetizers with raw or undercooked proteins.

25-25-4

Detail 20776948

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.

23-24-4

Detail 20776944

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.

36-36-4

Detail 20776947

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 20776945

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen near walk in cooler doors heavily soiled.

14-10-4

Detail 20776942

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Peg board near cookline in poor repair. Top coating ripping and pitting.

36-27-5

Detail 20776946

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

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20469441

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3-6# 10 oz, pineapple tidbits, harvest brand. 1-3# 7oz black olives, Fronte brand.

12A-18-4

Detail 20469439

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Advised to refashion and dry with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20469440

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

53A-05-6

Detail 20469442

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ no proof for Amanda. Manager pat came in shortly after start of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20469444

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. Class scheduled for 9/13. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20469443

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

13-07-4

Detail 20469446

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on cooks arm. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20469445

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket.