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BEACH BITES

1840 WABASSO BEACH RD, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772-581-0700

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4101218
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties observed at 112f. Hot holding for 3 hours. Advised to reheat to 165f. Operator moved to oven. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
High priority/03B-01-6/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach, operator added label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor in shed
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sprinkles, operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on glass cooler door
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links observed at 125f. In steam table. Advised to reheat. Employee reheated to 167f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 bay sink. Employee moved to hand sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in dry storage
Basic/25-05-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old soda machine being stored outside
Basic/33-31-5
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door glass cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 48 Tuna salad 47 ambient cooling Egg salad 47 Shrimp salad 48 Sprouts 54 Cut Tomatoes 51
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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 thermometer reading 50f.
Basic/14-74-7
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door glass cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
May 22, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over tomatoes. Manager moved eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator and he was able to print out.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door glass cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers on line
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers
Basic/24-08-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper and oregano
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.