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NETTIES ROADSIDE RESTAURANT

2555 27 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 7725380905

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4100961
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021013221Mar 10, 2021Apr 21, 2021$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in prep area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris throughout kitchen and under dish machine
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hoods and walls on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. In dish area. Screen door is torn and back door is open. Manager closed door
Basic/35B-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over hash browns in walk in cooler. Manager moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in prep area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris throughout kitchen and under dish machine
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes cooling on floor. Employee moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hoods and walls on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. In dish area. Screen door is torn and back door is open. Manager closed door
Basic/35B-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Sanitizer reading 0ppm. Bottle is empty. Operator has sanitizer being delivered today. 3 bay sink is set up
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has old food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Sauerkraut in cook line cooler
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on stove and cook line equipment. Floor drain has old food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cantaloupe with sticker. Provided education
Basic/08B-39-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up on wall next to hand sink on cooks line
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jul 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under hand sink has old food debris. Cook line equipment and hood filters soiled in grease
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Above preptable
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; pork chops (63F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (63F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (60F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 66f. Sliced tomatoes 61f. Meatloaf 53f cold holding. In cooler for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill In cooler overnight; pork chops (63F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (63F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (60F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 98f. Sausage links 101-135f hot holding In steam table for 1 hour. Advised to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Italian wedding soup made Friday
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler in froze up
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under hand sink has old food debris. Cook line equipment and hood filters soiled in grease
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by dish washer is leaking into pan on floor
Basic/29-08-4
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table cooler next to grill is froze up Sandwich cooler has visible ice build up
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Jan 30, 2025 · Coolers are unplugged to defrost. Technicians were out yesterday and are coming back today. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 30, 2025 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Grill top across from hood system. Heavy build up of grease on wall and electrical outlets
/45-04-4/Return visit Jan 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on cooks line: corned beef hash (57F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) In service for 1.5hrs.advised to add more ice around product In reach in overnight- Corned beef 49. Meatloaf 49 Raw pork 51 Blue cheese 52 Feta 52
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls being stored in handwashing sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table cooler next to grill is froze up Sandwich cooler has visible ice build up
Basic/14-74-7
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Grill top across from hood system. Heavy build up of grease on wall and electrical outlets
/45-04-4
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 48 Pastrami 46 Beef 44 Cut lettuce 46 Spinach 52 Egg whites 47 Sliced sausage 47 Feta 48 Cheese steak 47
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Basic/14-45-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under hand wash sink and under equipment on cook line
Basic/36-01-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Nuts on cooks line
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ice cream in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut sausage- 46F Cut tomatoes -46F In cooler overnight, operator threw away items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with no asterisk on menu, operator added asterisk during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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.
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in dish room
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in prep area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Next to flip top cooler
Basic/14-20-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee and operator
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw ground beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/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. Chili pulled from freezer not remarked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Mahi, cooked sliced packages open
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler next to grill are torn
Basic/14-11-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In prep area next to flip top.
Basic/14-20-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish room. 2. Wall behind grill has a heavy build up of grease
Basic/36-02-5

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.