JOHNY DE'S FOOD MARKET & BISTRO
1409 S A1A, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.234.4181
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
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. Renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in ROP. Stop sale issued on Beef in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 46F - Cold Holding in cooler overnight. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spatula
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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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. See stop sale. Tuna- 4 pieces
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes at servers area. Cases Produce. Plastic container of soup and sauces.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer across from ice bin. Salad cooler gasket falling off doors
No handwashing sign or soap provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station. Grill station hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic forks and cups stored on floor next to ice cream. Advised employee to move
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) made yesterday.In cooler overnight with lid. Operator discarded
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over parsley in walk in cooler. Operator moved to correct storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets stored in hand sinks on market side.
Interior of microwave next to pizza oven has accumulation of food debris. -Slicer at deli counter has old food debris. - interior of sandwich cooler on market side has old food debris buildup along shelves
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on salad colder at deli counter
Food stored on floor. Box of Oyster crackers on floor at deli counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas stove top has grease buildup
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on floor at front counter. Box of To go silverware on floor at deli counter
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Employee swapped chemical. Now reading 100ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Squid 47f. Grilled onions 46f cold holding. In cooler overnight. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squid 47f. Grilled onions 46f cold holding. In cooler overnight. Operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spatula at deli counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pans under wire rack in storage
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under salad cooler and oven
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner on top of ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters and on gas stove
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Sweet potatoes in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potatoes found at 47f. In display case cooler. Operator states in cooler overnight. Sweet potatoes were discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in sugar bin
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pans under wire rack
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off salad cooler
Food stored on floor. Red sauce cooling in plastic containers on floor in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. -Ravioli in reach in freezer -chicken salad and soup/ red sauce on walk in cooler
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store sanitizer bucket Employee rinsing pans in hand sink in back
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink and green chemicals at dish area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pans being stored on floor under wire shelf
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, 4 pieces, thawed in rop in grill cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on sandwich cooler falling off
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tomato sauce next to hand sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled in grease. Wall and stove top has built on grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in pizza cooler
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed online during inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half
No soap provided at handwash sink. At deli counter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. Salmon and tuna
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on sandwich cooler are falling off
Food stored on floor. Pans of lasagna in walk in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at deli counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ready to eat chicken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer opened walk in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage walk in beer cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salt
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Food stored on floor. Cooked chicken and marinara sauce walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front kitchen counter Sink at deli Inspector sent copies by email
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom of reach in freezer food debris
Stored food not covered. Bread reach in chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp in container still water. Still frozen. Educated employee
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink at deli.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid with no label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in parm cheese container
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. Poked open during inspection
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Marinara in walk in on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 75°
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of main cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf on prep table dirty. 2. Hood filter dirty. 3. Fan dusty in servers area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Stored food not covered. Freezer stored ravioli missing cover
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind main cooks line.
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.