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KILTED MERMAID

1937 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-569-5533

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105388
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26. Operator renewed
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26. Operator renewed
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
High priority/01B-13-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has buildup
Basic/16-21-4
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. Ahi tuna thawed in ROP in walk in
Basic/06-09-1
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot roast, date was added
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner On rack next to pots and pans
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Robert, Clara need training
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at bar
Basic/22-20-5
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 ROP not fully thawed. Employee cut slits
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in potato salad
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 half pans of shredded cheese
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 half pans of shredded cheese in cooler overnight. 49-51f.
High priority/03A-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between equipment and under ovens
Basic/36-01-4/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Swiss cheese 46° Shredded cheddar 47° Goat cheese 47° All in cooler overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between equipment and under ovens
Basic/36-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5

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.