Vero Beach South, Indian River County

WILKE'S FOURTEEN BONES

1500 US 1, Vero Beach South, FL 329605736

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24293552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (46-49F - Cold Holding) Above chill line for 1 hour. Moved to chill Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24293550

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside Hand sink needs paper towels and soap and hand washing sign

02B-02-5

Detail 24293548

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Take out menu. Operator will reprint menu with consumer advisory Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 24293549

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24293546

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris under microwave

08B-17-4

Detail 24293547

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce over ranch in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24293551

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

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23898912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23898911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23898913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-10-4

Detail 23897680

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook at front counter rubbed nose multiple times and then handled spatula utensils to tend to items on grill without washing hands. Educated manager

50-17-3

Detail 23897686

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator is actively trying to renew license over phone. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23897683

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at front counter under bar top. Manager was able to kill. 1 dead under microwave at expo line 1 dead at soda box station on floor Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23897679

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

14-11-5

Detail 23897681

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door

36-73-4

Detail 23897684

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter

14-36-5

Detail 23897678

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23897682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up up on hoods and equipment at front counter. Food buildup bulk bin lids in dry storage

25-05-4

Detail 23897685

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in shed Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-57-6

Detail 23641722

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran digital thermometer through machine twice, reading 136f. Manager called eco lab during inspection, technician will be out today. Manager set up 3 bay sink with sanitizer Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23641719

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23641720

Basic - Food stored on floor. Black pepper on floor in shed Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23641721

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Expo cooler door at front counter has exposed insulation

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 23122691

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose outside

53B-14-5

Detail 23122690

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. Marie

14-09-4

Detail 23122692

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table front counter

14-11-5

Detail 23122689

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on grill drawers is torn

23-03-4

Detail 23122687

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on grill and gasket on cooler drawer

08B-12-5

Detail 23122688

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ribs on speed cart in walk in cooler

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22635335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated it was restocked after lunch, approximately 1 hour ago. Advised rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22635334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken and ribs in alto sham found at 117F. Advised rapid reheat. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22635332

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn flakes . Manager removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22635336

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. Mahi in ROP still frozen Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22635333

Basic - Stored food not covered. Brunswick stew in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 22321344

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef handled toast with bare hand, threw away and washed hands Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22321348

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 22321349

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

24-08-4

Detail 22321346

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

14-11-5

Detail 22321343

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Insulation showing in expo reach in cooler. 2 gasket torn on salad cooler Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22321341

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside dry goods storage shed

22-08-4

Detail 22321347

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Ice machine in shed dirty

08B-12-5

Detail 22321342

Basic - Stored food not covered. Brisket trimmings in freezer

08B-17-4

Detail 22321345

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut lettuce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-11-4

Detail 21850920

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Educated manager on proper procedures

35A-02-6

Detail 21850910

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

41-10-4

Detail 21850915

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored on counter next to takeout foods Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21850913

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink on cooks line

32-04-4

Detail 21850917

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21850914

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

40-06-5

Detail 21850912

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21850916

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front cooler Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 21850911

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White reach in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21850919

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21850918

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork in freezer

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21181680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding); slaw (70F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (68F - Cold Holding) operator stated just restocked after lunch 1 hour ago recommended rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21181681

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

14-01-5

Detail 21181679

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

14-11-5

Detail 21181678

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in low hot holding cabinet 2. Cutting board no longer cleanable Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21181683

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage

08B-38-4

Detail 21181684

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21181682

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 20765666

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Spigot as dishwasher area.

31B-02-4

Detail 20765671

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap at handwash sink in ice room.provided at handwash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 20765665

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. No proof for several long term employees and several newer employees.

23-24-4

Detail 20765670

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chest freezer gasket at fryer area broken and dirty.

14-09-4

Detail 20765667

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board on small cooler-cookline.

24-08-4

Detail 20765669

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

14-11-4

Detail 20765673

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both Cooler gaskets at condiment area/salad station-ripped/torn. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20765672

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

33-34-4

Detail 20765668

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Wood pile and cooler/smoker storage area in disarray.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 20561008

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in rear shed/ice maker room with items in basin.

53B-14-5

Detail 20561003

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. LUCK DORLUS.

16-01-4

Detail 20561009

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

24-08-4

Detail 20561004

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

14-11-4

Detail 20561010

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at both salad coolers ripped.

31B-04-4

Detail 20561005

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Salad area handwash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20561007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters at char line heavily soiled.

33-34-4

Detail 20561006

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Rear storage area where wood for smoker is located in disarray. Could become a harborage for unwanted pests.