CAFE772 2
1999 9 ST SW, Vero Beach FL 32962
Last inspected Feb 14, 2025 · 4 visits since October 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.
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FEB 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chorizo. Raw chicken over ham. In small reach in cooler. Employee rearranged
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. arepas with cheese (46F -48f Cold Holding); ham croquettes (46F - Cold Holding); In cooler overnight
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store scrubbers.
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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. Muhammad
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 47°. Heavy ice build up on unit
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Heavy Grease build up on floor between stove and wall. -Old Food debris Under equipment and three compartment sink. -grease buildup on wall behind flat top
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Large gap between filters
Aug 20, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you style grocery bags used to store food In chest freezer
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. 1 employee who stated she has been here for 3 months
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico and cooked rice made Saturday
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small grill cooler
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked ground beef. Refrigerator Shell eggs over cilantro aoli sauce and cooked ground beef. 2 door reach in cooler
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
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop black pepper
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in freezer not freezing foods but operator only keeping foods that need to be kept cold Fries 33f cold holding.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Two new employees. Emailed form.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in reach in cooler in back
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hand wash sink in disrepair. Not secured to wall
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers on floor
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Small reach in cooler surface soiled with 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.