COUNTRYSIDE FAMILY FARMS / EL SID TAQUERIA
3300 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772 234 8299
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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. Cooked rice and pickled onions found at 56f. Sitting above the ice. Manager added more ice
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice observed at 51f. Sitting above chill line for 30 minutes. Manager moved to cooler to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris. Employee moved to clean
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper. Employee removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust buildup on wall near ice cream machines
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (117F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table 1 hour. Advised to reheat
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on wall/shelf above flat top and between grill. Gaskets on produce cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan
Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger being stored on baking sheet with empanadas and above cooked ground beef
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. 2 new hires. Operator had form and employees signed
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is utilizing ROP for smoked sausage and smoked pork butt
Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan
Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef with cut limes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and pickled onions found at 56f. Sitting above the ice. Manager added more ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In frozen drink cooler
Apr 9, 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. Raw steak over shredded cheese in cook line cooler drawers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical on cooks line in spray bottle
1.Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Interior of reach in coolers soiled with food debris
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line drawer cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment throughout kitchen and under front POS system
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled heavily
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter sink
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at frozen drink mix counter
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manger disposed of.
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. Manager added slits to packaging, fish was partially frozen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles 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.