DI'MICHELLI'S CATERING INC.
5300 73 ST, Vero Beach FL 32967 · 772-466-4000
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025047737 | May 19, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $160 |
| 4--2017011475 | Jan 23, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors have old debris under shelves
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw marinated bbq chicken over bottled drinks in walk in cooler. Advised employee to move
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. American cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese observed at 53 being stored above the chill line in make table cooler. Employee states it has been in cooler overnight. Employee discarded
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White freezer door in dry storage
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to storage shed
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on shed floor
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw marinated bbq chicken over bottled drinks in walk in cooler. Advised employee to move
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. American cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese observed at 53° being stored above the chill line in make table cooler. Employee states it has been in cooler overnight. Employee discarded
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both manager certificates expired June 2025 No proof of CFM for establishment
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White freezer door in dry storage
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to storage shed
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on shed floor
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for 4 employees
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups and lids stored On floor in shed
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for 4 employees
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 45f.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups and lids stored On floor in shed
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Employee states in cooler overnight In make table cooler: chicken salad 46 Swiss 49 Shredded cheddar 49 Potato salad 48 Egg salad 47 Tuna salad 47 Macaroni salad 45 Coleslaw 47 Chili 46 Raw burgers 45 Cooked shredded chicken 46 All cold holding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for 4 employees
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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 45f.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups and lids stored On floor in shed
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over potato salad in reach in cooler. Raw eggs over margarine
Torn packages/of exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Individual packets of Whipped margarine spread found walk in cooler with torn packaging and mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print current food service license and post.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In back room
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers with sliced provolone cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions found at 120°. Employee stated she cooked 1 hour ago. Advised reheat
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham in walk in cooler does not have the date marked in which item was pulled from freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in dry storage shed
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Coffee straws at self service station
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Counter top near 3CS cracked with crevices
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. Diane, new employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham in freezer thawing
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above 3CS
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms where employees use
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan evaporation covers dusty in walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in shed
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
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.