INDIAN RIVER ESTATES WEST
7730 INDIAN OAKS DR, Vero Beach FL 32966
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings found in front cafe on counter top under alto sham 3 under cabinet of steam table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024023149 | Apr 8, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. ice bin, employee began to clean
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce- educated manager
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (52F cold holding. cut tomatoes (45F) cold holding. for 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (131F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter. Water is not turning on. Maintenance arrived during inspection. Hand sink is now accessible
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front counter grab and go cooler. Employee wrapped apples
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in box over cut tomatoes in walk in
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood at front counter
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bacon next to hand wash sink. Chef moved
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Towels used as a food-contact surface. In make table lining cut lettuce and tuna. Educated and chef removed.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast potatoes found at 112° for 1 hour. Advised reheat. Rechecked and now reading 145°Corrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled in grease
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in hand wash sink at front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and prepped mixed vegetables in walk in cooler
Water draining onto floor surface. Dipper well is in disrepair and unable to to turn off
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over prepped cut onions
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings found in front cafe on counter top under alto sham 3 under cabinet of steam table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher
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 and snapper in ROP package that states to remove. GM threw away the tuna as it was no longer frozen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 30, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in
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. Emailed form to manager
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 grill drawers. Slits were added
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line drawer gasket in cafe
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats found at 71°. Placed into service 1.5 hours. Cook moved to refrigerator. Will discuss using Time with chef
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked breakfast sausage (104F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (102F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated potatoes at 169°, sausage 181°
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coat on dry storage rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk-in freezer
Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor.
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.