BARCLAY OF VERO BEACH INDEPENDENT LIVING
910 REGENCY SQUARE, Vero Beach FL 32967 · 772.770.1228
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 droppings observed on top of dishwasher. 35+ droppings under shelves that are used to store clean pans. Shelves are located in hallway behind dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026001504 | Jan 6, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping cut melon on time plan. Emailed form to manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line. Manager posted sign
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water in prep sink. Manager turned on water
Jan 6, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line and back prep area. Hand sink at bar needs hand washing sign
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears next to coffee stand at front entry
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards on cooks line
Jan 6, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 droppings observed on top of dishwasher. 35+ droppings under shelves that are used to store clean pans. Shelves are located in hallway behind dish machine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chef threw away
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese observed at 53f. For 1 hour. Chef added ice Tuna salad 54f. Cold hold. In cooler 1 hour. Moved to walk in -; salmon (55F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); coconut shrimp sauce (61F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (61F - Cold Holding)in cooler overnight
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has "do not use" sign posted. Sink is fully functional. Chef removed sign
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher set up for chlorine. Now reading 100ppm
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf pulled from freezer. Chef added date
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line and back prep area. Hand sink at bar needs hand washing sign
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears next to coffee stand at front entry
Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing In dry storage. 1 tile is missing in clean dish area
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. Make table cooler reading 53f. Maintenance unplugged cooler this morning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards on cooks line
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 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. 0ppm. Chef swapped out chemicals, now 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey dew melon 59f cold holding in ice bath. Chef added more ice. 2nd temp 48f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled in old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at dish pit. Chef got paper towels
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front desk
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths used to wrap lobster tails in lunch cooler. Chef removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lunch cooler has standing water
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
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. Lunch cooler has visible ice on coils
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door's hinge is broken.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes from last night found at 49f.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler found at 49f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 54f. In ice bath double panned for 1 hour. Manager removed pan and placed in ice Lunch cooler: Lunch cooler; lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sliced (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (43F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) In cooler 1 hour. Manager emptied cooler and placed in walk in
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
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. Lunch cooler has visible ice on coils
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door's hinge is broken.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream found at 46f. In small portioned cup. Manager threw away.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire storage racks storing clean dishes are heavily rusted
1. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. 2. Ceiling tiles in dry storage are heavily soiled in black like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield
Ceiling tile missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple multi colored cutting boards are heavily grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.Ovens do not work on cook line. 2. Small stainless cooler on cook line does not work and is being used for storage 3. Gasket torn on tall boy wine cooler 4. Fan guard in walk in cooler is missing
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water is dripping from ceiling onto floor tile In dry storage. Cracked tiles in kitchen have standin water
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen are cracked and in disrepair. 1 cracked tile going into walk in freezer and on cooks line. Broken tiles going into the bistro area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Unable to shut door due to ice build up. Ice build up on fans and boxes of food
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior salamander is soiled and ovens are heavily soiled in grease
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walk in cooler and in bake prep area. Light shield is cracked and hanging down
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall boy wine cooler interior is soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall stainless cooler next to walk in. Bar cooler has standing water
Stored food not covered. 1.Ice cream in chest freezer 2. Eggplant in walk in cooler
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 32 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate18 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. Reran and still reading 0.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked pork in walk in
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked spaghetti dated 8-8-24 in walk in cooler. Manager threw away
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting out. Manager moved to cooler
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. Sour cream found at 46f. In small portioned cup. Manager threw away.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast found at 108f. Advised to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris and can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar. Blocked by cutting board and glasses
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Avocado chunks in hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office And in servers area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire storage racks storing clean dishes are heavily rusted
1. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. 2. Ceiling tiles in dry storage are heavily soiled in black like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield
Ceiling tile missing.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear dish pit space has cove molding that has fallen off wall
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple multi colored cutting boards are heavily grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.Ovens do not work on cook line. 2. Small stainless cooler on cook line does not work and is being used for storage 3. Gasket torn on tall boy wine cooler 4. Fan guard in walk in cooler is missing
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water is dripping from ceiling onto floor tile In dry storage. Cracked tiles in kitchen have standin water
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen are cracked and in disrepair. 1 cracked tile going into walk in freezer and on cooks line. Broken tiles going into the bistro area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Unable to shut door due to ice build up. Ice build up on fans and boxes of food
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior salamander is soiled and ovens are heavily soiled in grease
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walk in cooler and in bake prep area. Light shield is cracked and hanging down
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1.In any coolers. 2. No ambient thermometer on walk in freezer. It has broken off
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall boy wine cooler interior is soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall stainless cooler next to walk in. Bar cooler has standing water
Stored food not covered. 1.Ice cream in chest freezer 2. Eggplant in walk in cooler
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Roasted red peppers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer guard dirty
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Standing fan in front of Handwash sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple degreaser not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Staff restroom
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male cooks
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.