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PAINTED FROG

1906 14 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 321-213-3854

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4105434
Grade history
FEB 24
FEB 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in sandwich top cooler
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 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 ▾
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. Employee has certificate from unapproved vendor
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time extended for 59 days Time Extended/Return visit May 14, 2026 · Time Extended
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and ran again. Still reading 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Reading 0ppm Time Extended
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler interior thermometer reading 39f. Digital display reads 44F. Inspectors calibrated thermometer reading ambient 48F
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Cooler is still reading high. Operator is on site working on cooler and will not use cooler until maintaining food at 41f or below Time Extended
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. Employee has certificate from unapproved vendor
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Time extended for 59 days Time Extended
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 temperature is 48F
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2026 · Cooler is still reading high. Operator is on site working on cooler and will not use cooler until maintaining food at 41f or below Time Extended
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and ran again. Still reading 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in sandwich top cooler
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in sandwich cooler over night- tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); white shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cubes (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cubes (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (49F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler interior thermometer reading 39f. Digital display reads 44F. Inspectors calibrated thermometer reading ambient 48F
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Employee has certificate from unapproved vendor
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 temperature is 48F
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on freezer soiled. Manager cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parm cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.