PALATO CAFÉ
915 17TH ST STE 101, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-643-4975
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants found in sugar
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 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
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of syrup
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups
Stored food not covered. Employee threw away
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator added time.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has form but it is not filled out
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line spinach and arugula in make table cooler
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In small glass cooler
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Beef and chicken empanadas at front counter. Operator added time
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.
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. Hummus in reach in cooler
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter hand sink
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish washer is not sanitizing properly. Machine not in use at time of inspection. Operator will use 3CM until fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Turkey sitting out on counter. Advised operator to thaw under refrigeration or under running water
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat empanadas in display case found at 111f. In service form1 hour. Employee stated unit is a cooler and not a warmer. Advised to add to a time plan. Educated and provided time plan form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Quinoa in reach in cooler removed from freezer
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front sink blocked with dishes
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Shared bathroom
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching flour in bin
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants found in sugar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ants found in sugar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in front hand wash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of forks stored on floor
Stored food not covered. Sugar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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.