PIG 'N BISCUIT
3700 9 ST SW, Vero Beach FL 32968 · 772-913-2507
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad and cabbage salad found at 65f. Operator threw away.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Live, small flying insects found.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator moved to clean
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line. Storage rack stored in front of sink. Operator moved
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added smoker outside
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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. Provided form to employee. Employees signed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time plan
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs. Operator added date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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 new hires Printed and employee reporting agreement form, employees signed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn / missing gasket on cook line drawers
No handwashing sign or paper towels provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets need cleaned on cook line coolers
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over soup
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back prep area hand sink
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler drawer. Operator has replacement
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ppm. Operator added more water
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and spoons in both hand sinks
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. All paper towel dispensers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in reach in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. 2 broken coolers not in use Torn gaskets on cook line drawers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill Fan on cooks line soiled in dust
Stored food not covered. Frozen steak in reach in cooler
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Operator remade and now test strips are turning blue. Advised to have eco lab look at sanitizer. Operator will use chlorine to sanitize. Made with chlorine and now reading 100ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad and cabbage salad found at 65f. Operator threw away.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad and cabbage salad found at 65f. Operator stated in cooler overnight. Items were discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at found at 96f. Operator turned off 45minutes ago. Advised to reheat to 165f.
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 new hires. Printed form for employees to sign.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back hand sink. Operator fixed.
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. Reading 61f.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.On make table
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in rice cooker.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass cooler at front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. 3CS drain leaking into bucket. Operator has work order in place.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Shell egg cracked. Operator discarded
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. Butter operator forgot time mark.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Had consumer Advisory on old menu. Will put sign up on wall till new menus are corrected
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Whisks in kitchen
Light not functioning. 3 light under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2. No handwash sign at cook lines sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not self close.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter next to flip top unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above cook line heavily dusted, operator moved fan to unknown location.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.