Vero Beach South, Indian River County

MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN INC

350 US HWY 1, Vero Beach South, FL 32962

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 2, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24602946

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24230310

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over bacon in reach in cooler. Advised manager to move Corrective Action Taken

02D-03-4

Detail 24230309

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. Brownies at front counter

25-32-4

Detail 24230307

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is reusing frozen plastic bottles as chill wands. Observed in cider in reach in cooler. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24230308

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed liner under bucket Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08B-02-4

Detail 23834133

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at front counter need wrapped. Employee wrapped Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 23553864

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. Employee touched Hamburger bun when plating burger. Advised to get new bun

08A-04-5

Detail 23553866

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed Iceberg lettuce stored on raw shelled eggs in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23553862

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped gloves on soiled wet cloth and proceeded to make salads. Spoke with manager about the possibility of chemical cross contamination

01A-05-4

Detail 23553858

High Priority - Sugar cookies received from unapproved source. Bakery is a cottage food company. Establishment is selling baked cookies at front counter See Stop Sale.

11-26-1

Detail 23553860

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. 3 new hires. Emailed form to manager Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 23553861

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23553867

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in feta cheese Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23553859

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken in make table reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23553868

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

25-32-4

Detail 23553865

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing plastic bottles, filling with water and freezing as chill wands. Wands were removed Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23553869

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple rags out on counter and cutting boards

21-08-4

Detail 23553863

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake bucket

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23119172

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over orange juice in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 23119170

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 broken egg in flat. Manager threw away. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23119168

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 whipping cream opened last Thursday Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23119171

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

21-38-4

Detail 23119169

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

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-37-4

Detail 22641494

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

02C-03-5

Detail 22641495

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 and half and half. 2 door reach in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 22641493

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

23-03-4

Detail 22641496

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

08B-17-4

Detail 22641497

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over tuna salad. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-18-5

Detail 22374062

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife was cleaned and removed Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22374063

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22374061

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was hung Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21733049

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and printed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21733047

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. Provided to manager, printed and signed by all employees. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21733048

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21733050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21249405

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. At dry storage shelf. Employee started cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21144659

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2022. License renewed. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21144657

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to back door.

31A-09-4

Detail 21144658

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small pie pans in hand wash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 20762681

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2. No beard restraint

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

02C-01-5

Detail 20378559

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mini quiche made on sight marked 7/18/2021 and today is 7/27/2021

01B-24-5

Detail 20378558

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mini quiche

02C-03-5

Detail 20378560

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. Creamer not marked Corrected On-Site