ARMANI'S CUCINA
1920 14 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-201-5287
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over calamari in walk in cooler- manager moved
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018052553 | Aug 16, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine. Chemical lines have build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have accumulation of old debris under equipment
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up between fryers and stove
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Dishwasher reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over calamari in walk in cooler- manager moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris. Advised chef to clean
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine. Chemical lines have build up
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have accumulation of old debris under equipment
Food stored on floor. Sausage on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up between fryers and stove
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs at 107f. For 30 minutes. Manager moved to stove to reheat
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Dates missing on a few certificates. Operator filled out
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler handles Hood filters Gaskets on cooler door
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of mushrooms over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has debris. Soda nozzle right side of bar is soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes in hand sink next to dish washer
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cooler have buildup
Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on low boy cooler on cook line is torn. - Green cutting board is grooved next to salad cooler
Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.on cook line 115f. Advised manager to raise heat. Tongs stored in oven
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on salad cooler and cook line doors have old food debris
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy salad cooler has sticky residue on bottom
Stored food not covered. Cooked eggplant in reach in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cheese in walk in cooler
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on low boy cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in grease/old food debris -hood filters and ansul system soiled in grease
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); pasta (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); octopus (54F - Cold Holding) Placed in service 3 hours ago. Employee emptied cooler and moved to walk in to rapid chill
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. Ambient 55f
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on low boy cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil next to pizza station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in grease/old food debris -hood filters and ansul system soiled in grease
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Kimberly and Brittany Certificates expired 5/30/24
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate has worn off
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on salad cooler -hood filters
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Still reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Reading 200++ppm. Remade and now reading 100ppm
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. Kimberly and Brittany Certificates expired 5/30/24
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate has worn off
Food stored on floor. Oil
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between pizza cooler and microwave
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on salad cooler -hood filters
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 0ppm. Primed and retested, now reading 25ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mat in hand wash sink. Manager removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oiler on floor. Manager moved
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled heavily with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above drain boards with clean dishes in dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on pizza cooler
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.bucket on cooks line reading 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in sink next to dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Mixer head dirty
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. 2. Exterior of dish machine dirty
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker over pizza make table not labeled
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.