CITRON BISTRO
6260 N A1A, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772-231-6556
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger 51° cold holding,raw chicken 53° in cooler overnight
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All hand washing sinks have utensil being stored in them.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operators test strips are no longer good
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to dishwasher.
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mussel tags not marked with last date served.
mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator needs to make photo copy of mussel tag for storage of mussels on cooks line
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chef states ecolab was out yesterday and will be back tomorrow. Operator will utilizes 3 bay sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upstairs prep table. Employee removed
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse temp gauge is broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler at front counter has standing water
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer upstairs has old food debris
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna tacos. Manager added asterisks to menu during inspection
No soap, paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice bin
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wild rice and potato wedges in walk in cooler
mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated chef
mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels in cook line cooler do not have tag with product. Educated chef
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Knives at front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cook line cooler. Operator has ordered replacement
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on grill and hood filters above grill
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The drain in the Upstairs hand sink is slow draining.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Blade guard on slicer upstairs
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl in brown rice
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. Ahi tuna in ROP thawing. Employee added slits to packaging
Food stored on floor. Pork chops on floor in Walk in
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
Sep 6, 2024□ 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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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. 1 new employee
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. 1 employee
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs and in outdoor storage
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front coffe cooler
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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 0ppm. Rinse aid was in place of sanitizer. Employee swapped out for sanitizer. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Bread pudding dated 8/12. Chef threw away
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. 1 new employee
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. 1 employee
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs and in outdoor storage
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front coffe cooler
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler
Jan 25, 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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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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler
Food stored on floor.jug of fry oil
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Upstairs hws falling off wall
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone, returned to work, no hand wash. Educated manager who is going to have staff meeting
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger 51° cold holding,raw chicken 53° in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 60°, mahi (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (51F - Cold Holding); quiche (59F - Cold Holding) All items stocked 3 hours ago,moved into colder holding unit
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans in hand wash sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler
Food stored on floor.jug of fry oil
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Upstairs hws falling off wall
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager moved rags to bucket.
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.