NINOS CORNER
4236 20TH ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.562.0276
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in outside dry storage cabinet
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on vents and duct work near front counter
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (115-120F - Hot Holding) hot holding for 2 hours. Advised to reheat
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operator is charging 3.9% credit card fee not posted on receipt or menu. Educated operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Eggplant 103f. Cooling since 1045. Found at 12pm. 2nd temp 85-99f. 20 minutes later. Provided cooling hand out
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator moved to clean
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On cook line
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Eggplant 103f. Cooling since 1045. Found at 12pm. 2nd temp 85-99f. 20 minutes later
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (115-120F - Hot Holding) hot holding for 2 hours. Advised to reheat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Eggplant 8/12. Today is 8/20
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 67f cold holding. Above chill line for one hour. Advised to add more ice 2nd temp 66f Grill drawers- in cooler for 1.5 hours. cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (54F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (49fF - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (49fF - Cold Holding)
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operator is charging 3.9% credit card fee not posted on receipt or menu. Educated operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Eggplant 103f. Cooling since 1045. Found at 12pm. 2nd temp 85-99f. 20 minutes later. Provided cooling hand out
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator moved to clean
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Chicken thawing in buckets, ground beef in pans
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On cook line
Feb 3, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Italian wedding soup observed at 102f. For 2.5 hours. Advised to reheat
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/ Expired September 17/2025
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/
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses next to soda machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in walk in cooler has old food debris
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on hood filters
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over pasta in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table: chicken wings (76F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) hot dogs 51f cold holding Glass cooler- Tiramisu 45f. Cold holding.; milk (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pies were made 3 hours ago
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates are locked in cabinet. Manager states I will be able to view certificates at callback tomorrow
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. Ambient 60f. Employee iced down item in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on hood filters
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 49° in cook line drawer. Pasta in service 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese pies made 45 minutes ago. Operator added time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on grill cooler is badly torn
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In grill cooler
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Primed and rechecked. Now reading 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over eggplant in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager stated items were made 1 hour ago. Time was added to board.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table and butcher block cutting board
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pizza make table cooler. Operator has ordered new gasket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour and sugar bulk bins
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters solid in grease and dust
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Italian soup found at 103F for 1 hour. Advised manager to rapid reheat.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured with chain
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked next to soda machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in walk in freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front pizza cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer tiles are broken
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood prep table no longer sealed
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in outside dry storage cabinet
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.lasagna made Saturday not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense French fries
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer tiles are broken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers not inverted.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large wood prep table no longer sealed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker of salt.
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.