FILTHY'S FINE COCKTAILS AND BEER
1238 16TH STREET, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-794-9512
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Wastewater backing up through floor drains under dishwasher when running through cycle. Issue is isolated to one area. Operator has called plumber and will not use machine until fixed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016022332 | Mar 2, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Swapped chemicals and primed multiple times, now reading 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food residue
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Employee stocked sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation on interior of ware washing
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris on floor in kitchen and along cove molding
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door
Sep 23, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wastewater backing up through floor drains under dishwasher when running through cycle. Issue is isolated to one area. Operator has called plumber and will not use machine until fixed
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Swapped sanitizer and primed multiple times. Still reading 0ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Brisket made 3/18/25. Today is 3/26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Brisket made 3/18. Operator threw away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small cart in front of hand sink in kitchen. Cart was moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator. Form was filled out during inspection
Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In women's restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers
Ice buildup in white chest freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale Pizza sitting out
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small wire rack blocking sink next to dishwasher
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink next to dishwasher
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to manager
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates by pizza oven
Stored food not covered. Pretzels and mozzarella sticks in chest freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 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, dm now reading 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza pies on counter. Time mark added during inspection
Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and prep table
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.