C J CANNONS
3414 CHEROKEE DR, Vero Bch FL 32960 · (904)567-7727
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef hash (71F - Cold Holding) Sitting out for 2 hours. Educated chef and manager. Provided time plan
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans sauerkraut in dry storage. 2 cans pears
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old debris
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler still frozen. Employee began to remove packaging
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dishwasher eating in dish area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean glasses at servers station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors have some food debris
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 salmon and lobster tails in walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over white chicken chili in outdoor walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef hash (71F - Cold Holding) Sitting out for 2 hours. Educated chef and manager. Provided time plan
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Cooked turkey and spinach in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut apple with unwashed apples and oranges with stickers in cook line cooler.Educated cook
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger patties stored over sliced turkey in walk in cooler
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict on breakfast menu. Operator added asterisks to menu
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags being stored on flour tortilla box in dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 25ppm. Data plate on machine requires 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Can opener blade soiled 2. Soda gun at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Ran twice, reading 0ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs on grill then went to reach in cooler and grabbed deli meat without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Can opener blade soiled 2. Soda gun at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Cell phone above salad cooler. 2. Backpack stored on top of tortilla chips in dry storage
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection 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. Home fries found at 51°. Chef stated they had been out of cooler for 1.5 hours. Moved into walk-in. Discussed adding to time plan
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Servers lunch stored with restaurant food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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. Spices in shaker 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.