CATERING BY ELIZABETH KENNEDY
486 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · (904)231-0560
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 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 →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris
Food stored on floor. Herb sauce in walk in cooler. Cases of Ground beef in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood filters and stove
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 and half and half in walk in cooler. Employee added date
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler have old labels and not date marked properly. Provided education to manager
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on bulk bin soiled with old food debris, employee moved to wash
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Above stove
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves used to stored clean plates and dishware
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator paid and renewed
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. Cheddar mix 54 F Curry sauce 54 F Spaghetti 54. F Beef 55f Cooked mushrooms 55 f Butter 54 f Beef in tomato sauce 53f. Queso 53 f Tomato sauce 53f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in
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. Walk in is ambient 55f
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to hot water heater
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining container of sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and ready to eat lobster meat in same pan in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pasta, cooked meat in red sauce, cooked chicken need date marks. - piccata sauce in walk in cooler date marked 2/2. Today is 2/17. Manager discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Door is not able to shut due to build up
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic containers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
Sep 13, 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
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef
Food stored on floor. Boxes In walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 22, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Elizabeth expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in front of walk-in next to store. Operator cleaned up during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
Food stored on floor. Ketchup and powdered sugar. Multiple items in walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line 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.