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LITTLE GEM

1910 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 203.554.7890

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105471
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in reach in
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.cook line
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 8, 2026 · 7 day extension for hand sink to be replaced - Spoke to plan review on phone about removal of hand sink. Plan review wants hand sink put back in place Time Extended
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in reach in
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink next to 3 bay sink is not accessible due to large trashcan in way
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.cook line
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
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. 2 employees, forms were signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Employee added date
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over yogurt
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored next to waffle iron
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container being stored in hand sink. Rack in front of hand sink on cooks line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored on floor in dry storage due to
Basic/21-17-4
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For 3 bay sink
Intermediate/16-37-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6

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.