PLUM TREE
4165 9TH. ST. SUITE# 102, Vero Beach FL 32968 · 772-562-7818
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored above prep table. Advised operator to move
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lo mein noodles observed at 49f on cooks line. Operator states they removed from cooler 1 hour ago. Noodles were moved to cooler to rapid chill.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drinks being stored above prep table. Advised operator to move down below
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil being stored on floor under wok table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed sitting in water next to 3 bay sink. Operator moved to sink and turn on water
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken sitting out of cooler observed at 74f. Employee states it was pulled out for lunch rush for 1 hour. Chicken moved to cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher next to 3 bay sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between coolers
Stored food not covered. Bulk bins need lids
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rags on prep table
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over carrots in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pork bin in walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef on trays in reach in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed mushrooms being cut and prepped
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef on trays in reach in freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink. Operator moved
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed mushrooms being cut and prepped
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Placed on bucket
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl on cook line
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wontons in reach in freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated in cooler overnight; cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding);)shrimp 47f cold holding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl on cook line
Stored food not covered. Baking soda. Manager added plastic wrap
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Re educated operator. Put time for egg rolls and chicken
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls and cooked general chicken in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop onions
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Onions walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of 2 door reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Flour and corn starch
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery smile bags
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed mushrooms over cut broccoli
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over diced celery.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Advised operator that buckets was reading over 200++ppm, advised to remake bucket. Bucket remade and rechecked at 100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided copy, instructed operator how to fill out
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw onions sitting in walk in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones though out kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer behind line has cracked and exposed insulation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Storing snow peas in box
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sesame seeds not labeled
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.