Vero Beach, Indian River County

ARMANI'S CUCINA

1920 14 AVE, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Mar 20, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-21-4

Detail 24456051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine. Chemical lines have build up - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24456052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and dish area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24456049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24456048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have accumulation of old debris under equipment - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24456050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up between fryers and stove - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24436520

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. Dishwasher reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24436523

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over calamari in walk in cooler- manager moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24436527

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris. Advised chef to clean Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 24436524

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine. Chemical lines have build up

36-34-5

Detail 24436521

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

14-11-5

Detail 24436522

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line cooler

36-73-4

Detail 24436528

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have accumulation of old debris under equipment

08B-38-4

Detail 24436526

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sausage on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24436529

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

23-03-4

Detail 24436525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up between fryers and stove

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24061972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs at 107f. For 30 minutes. Manager moved to stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken

53B-10-4

Detail 24061973

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Dates missing on a few certificates. Operator filled out Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24061970

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler handles Hood filters Gaskets on cooler door

08B-17-4

Detail 24061971

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of mushrooms over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 24061974

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

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23731589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has debris. Soda nozzle right side of bar is soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23731591

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in hand sink next to dish washer

23-24-4

Detail 23731592

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cooler have buildup

14-11-5

Detail 23731598

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on low boy cooler on cook line is torn. - Green cutting board is grooved next to salad cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23731594

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23731595

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.on cook line 115f. Advised manager to raise heat. Tongs stored in oven Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23731596

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

23-03-4

Detail 23731590

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on salad cooler and cook line doors have old food debris

22-16-4

Detail 23731593

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy salad cooler has sticky residue on bottom

08B-12-5

Detail 23731599

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked eggplant in reach in cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 23731597

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cheese in walk in cooler

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23681771

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on low boy cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23681770

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in grease/old food debris -hood filters and ansul system soiled in grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23679700

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); pasta (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); octopus (54F - Cold Holding) Placed in service 3 hours ago. Employee emptied cooler and moved to walk in to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23679705

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. Ambient 55f

14-11-5

Detail 23679702

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on low boy cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23679703

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil next to pizza station Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23679704

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23679701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in grease/old food debris -hood filters and ansul system soiled in grease

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 23234921

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. Kimberly and Brittany Certificates expired 5/30/24 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Time Extended

16-01-4

Detail 23234919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate has worn off - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23234920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on salad cooler -hood filters Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23214965

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 ran multiple times. Still reading 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23214966

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23214968

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Reading 200++ppm. Remade and now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23214971

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. Kimberly and Brittany Certificates expired 5/30/24

16-23-4

Detail 23214969

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-01-4

Detail 23214972

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate has worn off

08B-38-4

Detail 23214970

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

10-17-4

Detail 23214974

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between pizza cooler and microwave Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23214973

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

23-03-4

Detail 23214967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on salad cooler -hood filters Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22703674

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 retested, now reading 25ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22703679

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

22-20-5

Detail 22703676

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

16-21-4

Detail 22703673

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22703677

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oiler on floor. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22703681

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

23-03-4

Detail 22703680

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

36-27-5

Detail 22703678

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above drain boards with clean dishes in dish area

02D-01-5

Detail 22703675

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on pizza cooler

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-15-5

Detail 22379863

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.bucket on cooks line reading 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22379867

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked

31A-09-4

Detail 22379869

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in sink next to dishwasher Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22379870

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Mixer head dirty Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 22379862

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. 2. Exterior of dish machine dirty Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22379868

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22379865

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour

23-03-4

Detail 22379866

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22379864

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker over pizza make table not labeled Repeat Violation

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21830223

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head dirty Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21830221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21830220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole between walk-in cooler and wall behind dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21830222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21824774

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed

01B-02-5

Detail 21824766

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); breaded eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); breaded veal (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21824773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); breaded eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); breaded veal (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21824775

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21824770

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar sink used as a dump sink

16-21-4

Detail 21824771

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21824769

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

36-24-5

Detail 21824772

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole between walk-in cooler and wall behind dishwasher

10-20-4

Detail 21824768

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21824767

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

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-03-4

Detail 21213002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. 2. Old labels stuck to containers - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Time Extended

12B-12-5

Detail 21213003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21213000

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Gaskets are being replaced on all units Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21213001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Time Extended

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21211012

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21211017

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding); squid (61F - Cold Holding); raw clams (58F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (59F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); garganzola cheese sauce (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (62F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); swordfish (58F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (66F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (64F - Cold Holding) All in cold holding over 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 21211018

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding); squid (61F - Cold Holding); raw clams (58F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (59F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); garganzola cheese sauce (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (62F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); swordfish (58F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (66F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (64F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21211011

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

16-03-4

Detail 21211016

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. 2. Old labels stuck to containers

36-03-4

Detail 21211020

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cooks line

12B-12-5

Detail 21211019

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

24-08-4

Detail 21211013

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

14-11-5

Detail 21211010

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

23-03-4

Detail 21211014

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

21-12-4

Detail 21211015

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

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 20818190

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. They were marking with start date, not last day served. Educated operator

22-02-4

Detail 20818188

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20818192

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce made 2 days ago not marked

50-09-4

Detail 20818189

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-4

Detail 20818186

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White upright freezer insulation is showing

08B-38-4

Detail 20818187

Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara sauce on floor in walk-in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 20818191

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water found at 77° with utensils. Educated chef who moved them into water at 140° Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

22-49-4

Detail 20564103

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm tested 3rd time at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20564099

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes holding at 88°. Advised rapid chill to 41° or colder. New temp 40°

22-02-4

Detail 20564108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head and surrounding arms moderately soiled.

14-16-4

Detail 20564098

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Clear plastic cambros with cracked corners.

25-25-4

Detail 20564100

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

16-45-4

Detail 20564104

Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Dirty dishes stored with clean.

24-08-4

Detail 20564107

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

10-20-4

Detail 20564101

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline and pizza oven.

23-03-4

Detail 20564105

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled with gooey drippy grease. Bulk containers with various bulk items grimey

25-27-4

Detail 20564097

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar at guests reach.

36-27-5

Detail 20564102

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwasher area heavily soiled black.

29-17-4

Detail 20564106

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster-bar area.