HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS
941-943 15 PLACE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-562-2226
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken chili marked 7/12, today is 7/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager has food safety manager training prerequisite certificate. Not official manager certificate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease build up
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Primed multiple times, still reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over chili. Manager moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in rop in walk in. Manager threw away.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board being stored in front of hand sink next to walk in
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager has food safety manager training prerequisite certificate. Not official manager certificate.
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. Tuna in walk in. Manager threw away
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease build up
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. Primed and ran multiple times. Now reading 100 ppm
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. Gretchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Food stored on floor. Boneless chicken bites in walk in freezer
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on floor and one on rack not inverted. Manager moved
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Main dish reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Now 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand sink is blocked by trash cans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line drawer
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cooks line
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in horseradish
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar machine is broken. Does not turn on. Manager stated that they have a replacement on back order
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Light not functioning. 1 bulb burned out under hood
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in disrepair on cooks line. Sink is on a slant and faucet is loose
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Manager remade and now reading 400pm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
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. Emailed form to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili cups
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawer are torn
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar next to hand wash sink
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink at cook line
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1.Employee purse above prep table 2.employee drink on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredges on cook line with no label. Manager added
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cooks line water turned off
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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 0 after 3 tries. Bucket changed, now reading 50ppm chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken chili marked 7/12, today is 7/24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken chili marked 7/12, today is 7/24
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/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelve with sauces next to fryers have a build up of grease
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cooks line water turned off
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind dishwasher in bar
Food stored on floor. Ice, steak tips and French fries on floor in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredges not labeled
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