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ABBOTT'S FROZEN CUSTARD

4140 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.231.8330

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS4100348
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Provided education to manager. Hose was moved
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Emily Mcelrath 5/19/25 No other CFM
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump ice cream. Educated manager
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 one new hire. Emailed form to manager
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In chocolate chips in reach in freezer
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Custard bags in milk crates on floor in walk in cooler. Educated person in charge and advised to stack crates to bring the bags 6" off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Freezer with pecans
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.