Vero Beach, Indian River County

LATIN MELTING POT

2017 INDIAN RIVER BLVD, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Oct 3, 2024
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Oct 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-11-5

Detail 23225415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw meats In walk in cooler stored over drinks

02C-03-5

Detail 23225414

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 in walk in cooler

03D-15-4

Detail 23225413

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shredded beef in walk in cooler in large pot reading 41f-54f. 2nd temp 49f. Operator separated into smaller containers Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 23225416

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

02D-03-4

Detail 23225417

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Dessert in self service cooler at front door. educated operator about label requirements

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23067351

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food

08A-05-6

Detail 23067349

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored with ready to eat ham Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23067347

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon

02C-01-5

Detail 23067350

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork date 7/30 in walk in cooler.operator threw away

02D-03-4

Detail 23067348

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23022299

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over plantains in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23022300

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all handwashing sinks blocked. Dish scrubs and utensils in hand wash sink in front. First aid kit in back sink. Items were removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23022296

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler made yesterday. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23022297

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found utensils standing in 85f water in kitchen area and at front counter. Educated employee - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 23022301

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts prepackaged in customer self service area are not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

29-19-4

Detail 23022302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sinks is slow draining. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 23022298
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has Table top fryers in back area of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23017614

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23017618

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over plantains in walk in freezer

31A-09-4

Detail 23017617

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all handwashing sinks blocked. Dish scrubs and utensils in hand wash sink in front. First aid kit in back sink. Items were removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23017613

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler made yesterday.

10-07-4

Detail 23017616

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found utensils standing in 85f water in kitchen area and at front counter. Educated employee

02D-03-4

Detail 23017611

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts prepackaged in customer self service area are not labeled

29-19-4

Detail 23017612

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sinks is slow draining.

45-04-4

Detail 23017615

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has Table top fryers in back area of kitchen

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 22627223

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Hand wash sink is still not in original place. Operator stated revised plans have been submitted to plan review and is waiting on what plan review will say. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Hand wash sink has not been placed back to its original position. Immediate AC per supervisor. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22627222

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Operator stated they are currently working with plan review and submitting application. Time Extended

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 22606092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Hand wash sink is still not in original place. Operator stated revised plans have been submitted to plan review and is waiting on what plan review will say. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22606091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22589501

High Priority - Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22589508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried pork found at 91F for one hour, advised manager to rapid heat.

31A-04-4

Detail 22589509

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink.

51-16-7

Detail 22589503

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On front line by pizza oven hand sink was removed, and 2 panini presses was put in place of hand sink mixer was removed and cooler placed. In the back what was storage is now 2 electric fryers and 3 blenders to make smoothies and no hand sink in place.

11-26-1

Detail 22589504

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. New Hire printed out a copy for manager to review and sign. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22589506

Basic - Cups at front counter not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-06-5

Detail 22589505

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice handle in contact with cooked rice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22589502

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water found at 75F. Advised employee to heat water.

45-04-4

Detail 22589507

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 portable fryers

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 22330507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Operator has revised plans, emailed to wrong address, provided correct address Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Plans have been made, but plan review has no record. Advised to resubmit. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-14-7

Detail 22250555

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Operator has revised plans, emailed to wrong address, provided correct address Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22250554

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

10-05-5

Detail 22150561

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water tested at 98° Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22150569

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 Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22150559

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front sink has paint and brush in it. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22150567

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22150566

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

51-14-7

Detail 22150571

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22150570

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22150560

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22150563

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22150564

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. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22150565

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 Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22150568

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bin with various dry items stored on floor Corrected On-Site Warning

45-04-4

Detail 22150562

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

Mar 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.