Vero Beach, Indian River County

WATERFALL RESTAURANT

2227 14 AVE, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 28, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 24329699

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

14-01-5

Detail 24329701

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in dried black beans

06-09-1

Detail 24329697

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. 1 packaged of tuna thawed. Emailed handout to operator.

51-15-4

Detail 24329696

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Emailed seating change evaluation form to operator. Seating increased to 130 seats Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 24329703

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In stainless refrigerator in sushi bar

31B-04-4

Detail 24329698

Basic - No handwashing sign and soap provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar and servers area hand sink. Hand sign and paper towels is needed at front bar.

08B-63-4

Detail 24329702

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Operator has produce cooler in dining room on sushi side of restaurant

21-12-4

Detail 24329700

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

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23902853

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread and produce in storage room container. Advised cook to move Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 23902852

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hot water heater drain line plumbed to drain into hand sink Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23902851

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In grits and bulk bins in dry storage

08B-38-4

Detail 23902849

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor

25-05-4

Detail 23902850

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in storage area

47-02-4

Detail 23902848

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand sink in prep area

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23558836

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice 46f. Cooling in cooler overnight.employee discarded rice Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 23558834

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked rice at 46° in salad cooler over night, employee discarded Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23558843

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas in salad cooler. Spoke to operator about utilizing food grade bags Non food grade Napkins Used to line containers of cut fruit in salad cooler. Spoke to operator about using food grade liners

29-34-4

Detail 23558840

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

41-27-4

Detail 23558839

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at front counter reading 200++ppm. Advised manager to remake. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 23558844

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hot water heater drain line is plumbed to drain into hand sink in kitchen

31B-02-4

Detail 23558842

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's restroom.

11-26-1

Detail 23558838

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. For server that was hired a week ago. Printed form for operator Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 23558837

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. Reach in stainless cooler is reading 44-55f.

23-03-4

Detail 23558841

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

21-12-4

Detail 23558835

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On kitchen prep table and at front counter

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 23174540

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Employee remade and now reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23174539

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken thawing on raw beef in reach in cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 23174538

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse rag.

53A-05-6

Detail 23174541

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/

14-69-4

Detail 23174537

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White tall freezer has ice build up. Items are no longer frozen on .items are temping at 37f.

21-12-4

Detail 23174542

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

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22748005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22748006

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

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 22586570

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink has no paper towels next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

14-15-4

Detail 22584522

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store tortilla chips

35A-04-4

Detail 22584523

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Top of dish machine 30+ droppings Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22584521

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22584520

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Salsa in reach in cooler. 2. Milk and heavy whipping cream at coffee bar

12B-07-4

Detail 22584525

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

40-06-5

Detail 22584524

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 22277460

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22277461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Time Extended

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22097792

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast batter stored over cooked potatoes Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22097791

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22097790

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 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22097796

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up inserts with water from hand wash sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22097799

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 22097794

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

10-20-4

Detail 22097789

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

21-04-4

Detail 22097795

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22097798

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to doors Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22097793

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22097797

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading over 200++ ppm. Advised to remake bucket, recheck now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21835672

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

32-04-4

Detail 21835671

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom

38-07-4

Detail 21835673

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear storage