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LA TABLA

29 ROYAL PALM POINTE UNIT 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 305-600-2879

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105304
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed by employee
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on lid of prep table removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed signs to post on both sinks
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Kristen
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 4, 2025□ 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 ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 23, 2025Warning 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 ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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 opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Santiago. Expired 1-16-25. Service safe
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce and beans. Make table
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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 and half and half. opened 3 days ago
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce and spinach
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400 +. Corrected to 75ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and turkey in refrigerator
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julia and annie
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with vinegar not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table
Basic/36-36-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Thrown away.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.