AMERICAN ICON BREWERY
1133 19 PL, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-934-4266
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018024445 | Mar 27, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm fixed machine 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 51f cold holding, ranch 50f cold holding, Cole slaw 48f cold holding, out 3.5 hours manager chose to dispose of products on top shelf. 2nd temps-Potato salad 41f cold holding, ranch 40f cold holding, cheese sliced pepper jack 48f cooling, cheese pepper jack 51f cold holding,placed less then 3 hours placed in freezer to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon jam 70f hot holding, advised to reheat bacon jam 126f in process of reheating
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Front cooler by service station ambient 47f cold holding,
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turned on water food still frozen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink in server area
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects near back door
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad observed 46f. In expo cooler. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso observed at 117-122f. Chef reheated to 171f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine walls
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. Marvin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at wait station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk next to ice machine and hot water heatermanager states work order has been approved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under prep table warmer filled with paper towels and old food debris.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw pork chops in cook line drawers. Employee moved to correct storage
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine in back storage room
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo cooler - Ranch 55f. Coleslaw 56f. In cooler since 12pm. Advised to rapid chill. Manager moved to walk in.
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. Christina
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In servers station cooler. Chef removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line cooler doors are torn
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low bow reach in has standing water. Expo cooler has standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins in dry storage
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip found at 96F. Advised chef to reheat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler has torn gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor in dry storage area upstairs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip found at 96F. Advised chef to reheat
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke bowl on menu has no asterisk
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler has torn gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor in dry storage area upstairs
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Primed and rechecked, now 100ppm
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0, sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed it out and now reading 100 ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean linens stored on floor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on shelve next to chips
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cooks line has build up of dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.