AUTUMN'S CRAB VERO BEACH
6700 20TH STREET, Vero Beach FL 32966
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies on cooks line. 11 in back prep kitchen that are landing on prep table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of Edamame sitting in raw clams container. Manager moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels next to sink
Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Plastic grout cleaning brush used to scrub snow crab legs. Provided education on produce cleaning brushes and food grade utensils.
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Fly sticky tape above cook line coolers and scale. Manager moved
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to steamer on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers have buildup of grease.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed snow crab legs in standing water at 64f. Operator states they were frozen 1 hour ago. Crab was moved to cooler and provided education on thawing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and grease on hood filters. Sandwich cooler doors and gaskets have buildup
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed snow crab legs in 3 bay sink not cleaned.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies on cooks line. 11 in back prep kitchen that are landing on prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over sauce in Reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles 46f, coleslaw 44f shrimp 43-44f. Cold holding in walk in cooler. Items were found at 1:20pm. Operator states they got a delivery at noon.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. On floor drain behind steamer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cook line equipment and shelves soiled in grease, crash cart. Bulk bin lids are soiled in old food debris. Mop sink dirty
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler soiled in food debris
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of cardboard box to store bowls
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Behind steamer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Light not functioning. Under hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Low boy reach in cooler on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Soiled in dust on cooks line behind make top table
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 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. 0ppm. Primed and rechecked and still reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over shucked ready to eat oysters. Operator moved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Light not functioning. Under hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Low boy reach in cooler on cooks line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo bags on floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Soiled in dust on cooks line behind make top table
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in food preparation area. Manager closed back door and is actively trying to kill flies
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef put tag with oysters
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cook line coolers soiled in debris
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ceiling of ice bin has accumulated substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sausage
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cookline flip top coolers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil by hand wash sink
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Hot sauce and lemon juice on cooks line
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over cooked crawfish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs cooked 2 days ago not marked
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainers name and expiration date not filled in on some employee training
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked white rice
Ceiling tile missing.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer. Operator swept up
Drain cover(s) missing. In front of dishwasher
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing multiple rings and bracelets
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door into kitchen
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in freezer
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.