FOCACCIA 14 AVE
2036 14 AVE STE 100, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Taw shelled eggs over cheese. Operator moved eggs
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in storage area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over pizza sauce. Operator moved mushrooms
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink is not accessible. PVC drainage pipes have been removed. Operator put back on hand sink. Sink is now useable
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 hire. Employee signed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pizza sauce made 2 days ago. Employee added date
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and prep table in kitchen. Advised to move
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store chemicals and rags. Items were removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is doing food preparation in separate storage room evidenced by stand mixer, induction burner, and prep tables with no plan review
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed plan for operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both hand washing sinks
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has one and will bring in
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom And both handwashing sinks in kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/ April Eaton expired 8/22/23
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on double door cooler
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.