FRENCHIES
1517 OCEAN DRIVE, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.234.2809
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019034702 | May 30, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago
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. Expired 4/2026
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago
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. Expired 4/2026
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressing and tomato sauce made 2 days ago
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. Expired 4/2026
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under dish machine and 3 bay sink
Oct 2, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over olives in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lobster bisque in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wall soiled with accumulated dust
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (44 - Cold Holding In cooler overnight
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on desert freezer Dust on wall above to go container
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink faucet leaking
Stored food not covered. Artichokes in walk in
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef next to microgreens in reach in cooler. Chef placed in correct storage placement
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade cheesecake made Monday
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in croutons
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Multiple freezer doors have build up
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Emailed operator a sign
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over ready to eat in reach in freezer. Not in hermetically sealed packaging
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled in grease and dust. 2. Wire shelves above warmer covered in grease and dust
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup in walk in cooler
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. Primed and rechecked, still reading 0ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/24
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over ready to eat in reach in freezer. Not in hermetically sealed packaging
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup in walk in cooler over night
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled in grease and dust. 2. Wire shelves above warmer covered in grease and dust
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding)chef threw away during inspection
Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as a scoop in crouton bin.
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed
Open dumpster lid. Lid is broken, dumpster is shared with other restaurants
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.